Crimson-fronted Barbet
NameCrimson-fronted Barbet
Common NameCrimson-fronted Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon rubricapillus
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage covers the body. The head features a distinctive crimson red forehead, a broad yellow supercilium extending to the throat, and a blue patch on the side of the neck and ear coverts. A thin black line runs behind the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, monotonous, and repetitive 'pop-pop-pop' or 'kut-kut-kut' call, often delivered from a high perch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Sri Lanka, found throughout the island in suitable habitats from lowlands to montane regions.
Identifying Featurescrimson red forehead, yellow face and throat, blue neck patch, bright green body, stout bill
Description
A small, stout barbet with a vibrant green body and a strikingly colorful head. It typically forages in the canopy of forests, feeding on a mix of fruits and insects.
