Blue-throated Barbet
NameBlue-throated Barbet
Common NameBlue-throated Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon asiaticus
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsThe body is bright green. The head features a vivid blue throat and face, a prominent red crown, and a black stripe extending from the bill through the eye. There is often a patch of yellow around the eye and at the base of the stout, pale bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a loud, repetitive, and often monotonous 'koo-tru-ruk' or 'kut-ru-ruk' call, typically delivered from a high perch.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found across the Himalayan foothills from northern Pakistan, through Nepal, Bhutan, and Northeast India, extending into Southeast Asia including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesBright blue throat and face, Red crown, Predominantly green body, Stout, pale bill, Black eye-stripe
Description
The Blue-throated Barbet is a vibrantly colored bird, predominantly green with a striking blue throat and face, and a red crown. It is typically found in forests and woodlands, where it perches high in the canopy, feeding primarily on fruits.
