Red-crowned barbet
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Psilopogon rafflesii

The red-crowned barbet (Psilopogon rafflesii ) is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Appearance

The red-crowned barbet is medium-large, at 24.5–27 cm (9.6–10.6 in) in length and 99–150 grams (3.5–5.3 ounces) in weight. It is primarily green, with a red crown and spots below the eyes, black and yellow face, and a blue throat and eyebrow. Females resemble males, but are duller.

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Diet and Nutrition

The prey of red-crowned barbet include land snails of the genus Amphidromus.

References

1. Red-crowned barbet Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-crowned_barbet
2. Red-crowned barbet on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22681616/110856645
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/703504

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