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Great Barbet
Psilopogon virens
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Least Concern
Wingspan
27.7 cm
Weight
210.78333333333333 g
Family
Megalaimidae
Order
Piciformes
The Great Barbet (Psilopogon virens) is a bird species in the family Megalaimidae (asian barbets), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.7 cm and a weight of 210.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.7 cm | 10.9 in |
| Weight | 210.78333333333333 g | 7.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 38-39 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Megalaimidae (Asian Barbets) |
| Genus | Psilopogon |
| Species | Psilopogon virens |
Distribution
Great Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Great Barbet endangered?
The Great Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 38-39 days.
How big is the Great Barbet?
The Great Barbet has a wingspan of 27.7 cm, weight of 210.78333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Great Barbet belong to?
The Great Barbet (Psilopogon virens) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Megalaimidae.
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