Lineated Barbet
NameLineated Barbet
Common NameLineated Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon lineatus
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)30.5
Weight (g)130
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is largely bright green on the body and wings. The head and neck are pale, heavily streaked with white and brownish-grey lines, giving it a 'lineated' appearance. It has bright yellow eyes with a prominent yellow orbital ring and a pale, pinkish-grey bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a repetitive, loud, and resonant 'puk-puk-puk' or 'ko-tuk-ko-tuk' series, often delivered from a high perch.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including countries like India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and parts of Malaysia and Singapore.
Identifying FeaturesPredominantly green body, White and grey streaked head and neck, Bright yellow eyes with yellow orbital ring, Pale, stout bill, Stout body shape
Description
The Lineated Barbet is a stout, predominantly green bird with a distinctive streaked head and neck. It is often found in forests and gardens, where it forages for fruit and nests in tree cavities, as seen in the image.
