Yellow-eared Barbet
NameYellow-eared Barbet
Common NameYellow-eared Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon duvaucelii
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green body plumage. The head is dark blue with a prominent yellow patch covering the ear coverts and a smaller yellow patch at the base of the bill. A red patch is present on the throat (not visible in image). The bill is black.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a repetitive, often monotonous 'koo-tuk-tuk' or 'tuk-tuk-tuk' call, sometimes described as a series of short, sharp notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and several smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying Featuresbright green body, dark blue head, yellow ear patch, black bill, small size
Description
This small, brightly colored barbet is predominantly green with a striking dark blue head and a prominent yellow patch behind the eye. It is an arboreal species, typically found in the canopy of tropical forests where it forages for fruits and insects.
