Yellow-fronted Barbet
NameYellow-fronted Barbet
Common NameYellow-fronted Barbet
Scientific NamePsilopogon flavifrons
FamilyMegalaimidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage covers the body. The forehead is bright yellow, extending slightly over the crown, while the face, including lores, supercilium, and throat, is turquoise-blue. A small black patch is present behind the eye, and the bill is pale horn-colored with a darker culmen.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, repetitive, and often monotonous calls, typically a series of 'karr-karr-karr' or 'trrr-trrr-trrr' notes that can be heard frequently in its habitat.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Sri Lanka, found throughout the wet zone and hills, inhabiting tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, plantations, and gardens.
Identifying Featuresyellow forehead, blue face and throat, bright green body plumage, stocky build, heavy pale bill
Description
A small, stocky barbet endemic to Sri Lanka, characterized by its vibrant green plumage, a distinctive yellow forehead, and blue markings on its face. It typically forages in the canopy of forests, feeding primarily on fruits and occasionally insects.
