Red-throated Barbet
NameRed-throated Barbet
Common NameRed-throated Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon mystacophanos
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)78
Plumage DetailsThe body is mostly bright green. The head features a prominent yellow crown, a black eye-stripe, blue patches on the cheeks and below the eye, and a vivid red throat and upper breast. There are also red patches on the flanks. The bill is dark and stout.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, repetitive, hollow-sounding 'tuk-tuk-tuk' or 'ko-tek' call, often likened to drumming.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, its range includes the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and various smaller islands within the region.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant green plumage, Bright red throat and upper breast, Yellow crown, Blue facial patches, Stout dark bill
Description
This vibrantly colored barbet is characterized by its predominantly green plumage, striking red throat, and yellow crown. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, where it forages for fruits and insects.
