Grey-throated Barbet
NameGrey-throated Barbet
Common NameGrey-throated Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon ostrinus
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark brown to blackish body plumage. The head is dark with a grey throat, a red crown, and yellow patches around the eye and at the base of the stout, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a monotonous, repetitive series of 'poop-poop-poop' or 'ko-ko-ko' notes, often accelerating in tempo.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra.
Identifying Featuresstout dark bill, dark body plumage, grey throat, red crown, yellow facial patches
Description
This stocky barbet is characterized by its dark plumage and distinctive facial markings. It typically forages in the canopy of tropical forests, feeding on fruits and insects.
