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African Broadbill
Showing stays that recordAfrican Broadbill10+ stays list it on site or nearby
Species insights

Parks where hosts record the African Broadbill

Stays that give back

Across South Africa

Reliably seen · Birder friendly

Zululand Lodge

African Broadbill recorded here

Ndumo

Reliably seen · Birder friendly

Kosi Forest Lodge
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When and where to find the African Broadbill

Hosts have recorded the African Broadbill at stays in or beside Phinda Private Game Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Ndumo Game Reserve.

How and when to see the African Broadbill

Best hours of the day

  • The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
  • Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.

Ways to look

Guided drives from a lodge

A guide who knows where to look, with off-road and night drives in the private reserves.

Where hosts record it

Species

Smithornis capensis

Records

43

iNaturalist observations

Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.

Questions travellers ask

A record means a host has seen the African Broadbill on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.

Which parks and reserves are best for the African Broadbill in South Africa?

Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the African Broadbill at stays in or beside Phinda Private Game Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Ndumo Game Reserve. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.

Where can you see the African Broadbill in South Africa?

The African Broadbill is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (95% of records), Limpopo (5% of records), based on 43 iNaturalist observations. 10 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the African Broadbill on site or nearby.

What is the African Broadbill?

The African broadbill, also known as the Black-capped Broadbill or Delacour's broadbill (Smithornis capensis) is a species of bird in the sub-oscine family Eurylaimidae.