Brown-headed Barbet
NameBrown-headed Barbet
Common NameBrown-headed Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon zeylanicus
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly green, with a distinctive brown head and neck. It features a bright yellow patch around the eye and lores, and a stout, conical bill that is reddish-orange with a yellow tip.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, monotonous, and repetitive call, often described as 'kutroo...kutroo' or 'kurook...kurook', which can be heard for long distances.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent, primarily in India and Sri Lanka, inhabiting tropical and subtropical forests, gardens, and plantations.
Identifying FeaturesBrown head and neck, Yellow eye-ring and lores, Reddish-orange bill with yellow tip, Overall green body plumage, Loud, repetitive call
Description
The Brown-headed Barbet is a medium-sized, stocky bird with a large head and a short tail. It is primarily arboreal, often found foraging for fruits in the canopy of trees.
