Golden-naped Barbet
NameGolden-naped Barbet
Common NameGolden-naped Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon pulcherrimus
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)58.5
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is predominantly bright green. The head features a striking pattern with a bright blue crown, a black forehead, a prominent yellow nape, a blue supercilium, and a black line extending through the eye. The throat is blue, and there is a yellow patch below the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of monotonous, repetitive 'poop-poop-poop' or 'ko-tek' calls, often delivered rapidly and continuously.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Borneo, found in the montane and submontane regions of northern Borneo, including parts of Malaysia (Sabah, Sarawak) and Indonesia (Kalimantan).
Identifying FeaturesVibrant green body plumage, Distinctive head pattern with blue crown, yellow nape, black forehead/eye-line, and blue throat, Stout, dark bill, Found exclusively in montane forests of Borneo
Description
A vibrant, medium-sized barbet endemic to Borneo, characterized by its striking green plumage and a colorful head pattern. It typically forages for fruits and insects in the canopy of montane forests, often heard before it is seen.
