Brown-throated Barbet
NameBrown-throated Barbet
Common NameBrown-throated Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon corvinus
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)130
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is primarily bright green, with a contrasting yellow head and a prominent brown throat. It has a dark eye-stripe and a heavy, pale bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of loud, repetitive, often mournful-sounding calls, typically a series of 'ko-tek' or 'ko-tek-tek' notes that can carry far through the forest.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, where it is found in montane evergreen forests.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a barbet, Predominantly green body, Yellow head with brown throat, Heavy, pale bill
Description
The Brown-throated Barbet is a large, predominantly green barbet endemic to Java. It inhabits montane forests, where it forages high in the canopy for fruits and insects. This species is known for its distinctive head markings and loud, repetitive calls.
