Gold-whiskered Barbet
NameGold-whiskered Barbet
Common NameGold-whiskered Barbet
Scientific NameMegalaima chrysopogon
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)99
Plumage DetailsThe body is predominantly bright green. The head features a black face with a prominent red patch on the forehead, a blue patch behind the eye, and a distinctive bright yellow patch on the throat and malar region, giving it the 'gold-whiskered' appearance. The bill is heavy and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, repetitive series of hollow-sounding 'pop-pop-pop' or 'ko-tek' notes, often delivered from a high perch.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesBright green body plumage, Colorful head with red forehead, black face, blue eye patch, and yellow throat/malar, Stocky build with a heavy, dark bill, Repetitive 'pop-pop' call
Description
This stocky, medium-sized barbet is characterized by its vibrant green plumage and strikingly colorful head. It typically forages in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, feeding primarily on fruits and occasionally insects.
