Golden-throated barbet
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Psilopogon franklinii

The golden-throated barbet (Psilopogon franklinii ) is an Asian barbet native to Southeast Asia, where it inhabits foremost forests between 900 and 2,700 m (3,000 and 8,900 ft) altitude. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because of its wide distribution and stable population.

Appearance

The golden-throated barbet is vivid green above with paler yellowish-green plumage below, deep blue wings and verditer underneath the tail. Its bill is dusky black, and it is black around the eyes. Its forehead is crimson and its throat orange. Its legs are greenish.It is 20.5–23.5 cm (8.1–9.3 in) long and weighs 50–101 g (1.8–3.6 oz).

Distribution

Geography

The golden-throated barbet is resident in Nepal, India, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam and mainland China. Its presence in Bangladesh is uncertain. It inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests at elevations of 900 to 2,700 m (3,000 to 8,900 ft).

Biome

Habits and Lifestyle

The male's territorial call is a very loud pukwowk.

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Golden-throated barbet Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden-throated_barbet
2. Golden-throated barbet on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22726108/94911504
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/684584

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