Chinese Barbet
NameChinese Barbet
Common NameChinese Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon faber
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is largely bright green. The head features a black crown, a broad yellow band across the nape and sides of the neck, and a prominent red patch on the throat and lower malar area. A blue-grey patch is visible below the eye, and the stout bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its repetitive, loud, and often monotonous calls, typically described as a 'took-took-took' or 'po-po-po' series, often given from a high perch.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern China, found in provinces such as Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang.
Identifying FeaturesBright green body plumage, Black crown, yellow nape, red throat patch, Blue-grey patch below eye, Stout, dark bill, Arboreal behavior, often near tree cavities
Description
The Chinese Barbet is a medium-sized, brightly colored bird with a predominantly green body and a striking multi-colored head. It is an arboreal species, typically found in forests where it excavates nest holes in tree trunks. This barbet feeds primarily on fruits, supplemented by insects.
