Black-browed Barbet
Psilopogon oorti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="psilopogon-oorti"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-browed Barbet (Psilopogon oorti) is a bird species in the family Megalaimidae (asian barbets), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.4 cm and a weight of 82.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-browed Barbet is a colorful, fruit-eating barbet of montane forests in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, with bright green plumage, a blue throat, and a distinctive black eyebrow. It inhabits the canopy of primary and tall secondary montane forests. It feeds primarily on figs and other small fruits, and excavates nest cavities in dead tree trunks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.4 cm | 7.2 in |
| Weight | 82.35 g | 2.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Megalaimidae (Asian Barbets) |
| Genus | Psilopogon |
| Species | Psilopogon oorti |
Distribution
Black-browed Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megalaimidae family