Black-browed Barbet
NameBlack-browed Barbet
Common NameBlack-browed Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon oorti
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe body is predominantly bright green. The head features a prominent black supercilium (brow), a blue patch below the eye, a red patch on the forehead and crown, and a yellow crown and throat. The bill is dark and stout.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, repetitive, and loud 'po-pok' or 'ko-tek' sound, often given from a high perch in the canopy.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo, inhabiting subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant green body plumage, Distinctive black brow, Blue patch below the eye, Red patch on forehead/crown, Yellow crown and throat, Stout, dark bill
Description
The Black-browed Barbet is a small, stout bird characterized by its vibrant green plumage and strikingly colorful head. It typically perches quietly in the forest canopy, feeding on fruits and insects.
