Black and crimson-red plumage makes the Black-and-red Broadbill (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos) a remarkable bird. Its unusual appearance is enhanced by its turquoise-blue bill against its dark feathers. This medium-sized broadbill has a strong body and short tail, averaging 20-25 cm.

The Black-and-red Broadbill inhabits Southeast Asian lowland forests and mangroves in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. These birds hunt insects, tiny fish, and fruit in pairs or small groups in damp, tropical areas near rivers and marshes.

Though quiet, these birds are noticed due to their beautiful colors. They use grass, leaves, and plant fibers to build enormous, hanging nests on tree branches near water. Their population is not threatened, but deforestation threatens their habitat. The Black-and-red Broadbill needs Southeast Asian rainforest conservation to survive.