Golden-throated Barbet
NameGolden-throated Barbet
Common NameGolden-throated Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon franklinii
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe body is largely emerald green. The head features a bright red crown, a prominent black eye-stripe, greyish-white cheeks, and a vibrant golden-yellow throat and upper breast. There are also blue patches on the sides of the neck and sometimes on the wing coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of loud, repetitive, and monotonous calls, often described as 'pok-pok-pok' or 'ko-trrr', delivered from a high perch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeIts range extends across the Himalayan foothills from Nepal to Northeast India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, southern China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Peninsular Malaysia.
Identifying FeaturesBright green body, Red crown, Golden-yellow throat, Black eye-stripe, Greyish-white cheeks, Blue neck patches
Description
This vibrant barbet is characterized by its predominantly green plumage, accented by a striking red crown and a golden-yellow throat. It typically inhabits the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, where it forages for fruits and insects.
