Red-crowned Barbet
NameRed-crowned Barbet
Common NameRed-crowned Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon rafflesii
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)130
Plumage DetailsThe body is bright green. The head features a prominent red crown, a blue face with a black eye-stripe, a yellow patch on the cheek, and a red patch on the throat. The bill is stout and black.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, repetitive, and resonant 'ko-tek' or 'tuk-tuk-tuk' call, often given in a series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo, inhabiting lowland rainforests and secondary forests.
Identifying FeaturesBright green body plumage, Red crown, Blue face with black eye-stripe, Yellow cheek patch, Red throat patch, Stout black bill
Description
This striking barbet is predominantly bright green, with a stout black bill and a colorful head. It typically perches in the canopy of tropical forests, feeding on fruits and insects.
