Moustached Barbet
NameMoustached Barbet
Common NameMoustached Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon incognitus
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe Moustached Barbet has a predominantly bright green body plumage. Its head is distinctively marked with a red forehead, a blue crown, a black supercilium, and a prominent black moustachial stripe extending from the gape. The throat is blue.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a monotonous, repetitive series of loud, resonant 'poop-poop-poop' or 'ko-tek' calls, often described as a drumming sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including eastern Bangladesh, northeast India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Identifying Featurespredominantly green plumage, stout bill, red forehead, blue crown, black moustachial stripe, blue throat
Description
A medium-sized, predominantly green barbet native to Southeast Asia. This species typically inhabits the canopy of moist lowland and montane forests, where it forages for fruits and insects. Its stout bill is well-suited for its diet.
