Black-banded Barbet
NameBlack-banded Barbet
Common NameBlack-banded Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon javensis
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage across its body. The head features a yellow crown, a black band extending from the forehead through the eyes, and a prominent red throat patch. A distinct black band separates the red throat from the green breast. The bill is stout and dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, repetitive, and often monotonous calls, typically a series of 'ko-tek' or 'tuk-tuk-tuk' notes that can be heard frequently in its forest habitat.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, where it inhabits tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Identifying FeaturesBright green body plumage, Yellow crown, Black band across forehead and eyes, Prominent red throat patch, Black band separating red throat from green breast, Stout, dark bill
Description
The Black-banded Barbet is a medium-sized, arboreal bird characterized by its vibrant green plumage and striking facial markings. It is typically found in the canopy of tropical forests, where it forages for fruits and insects. This species is known for its distinctive, repetitive vocalizations.
