Malay Brown Barbet vs Black-banded Barbet

Caloramphus hayii compared with Psilopogon javensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Malay Brown Barbet Black-banded Barbet
Scientific Name Caloramphus hayii Psilopogon javensis
Order Piciformes Piciformes
Family Megalaimidae Megalaimidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 16.2 cm (6.4 in) 21.9 cm (8.6 in)
Weight 46.05 g (1.62 oz) 115.0 g (4.06 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Malay Brown Barbet only

None

Black-banded Barbet only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Malay Brown Barbet

Least Concern

Black-banded Barbet

About These Birds

Black-banded Barbet

The Black-banded Barbet is a medium-sized barbet endemic to Java in Indonesia. It has bright green plumage with red and yellow head markings and a distinctive black breast band. It inhabits forest and forest edges, feeding on fruit and insects, and excavates nest cavities in tree branches.

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