Annam Barbet vs Black-eared Barbet
Psilopogon annamensis compared with Psilopogon duvaucelii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Annam Barbet | Black-eared Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psilopogon annamensis | Psilopogon duvaucelii |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Megalaimidae | Megalaimidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.8 cm (7.4 in) | 15.1 cm (5.9 in) |
| Weight | 72.575 g (2.56 oz) | 31.883333333333336 g (1.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Annam Barbet
Least Concern
Black-eared Barbet
About These Birds
Annam Barbet
The Annam Barbet is a medium-sized barbet with an 18.8 cm wingspan, weighing around 72.5 grams, found in forests of Vietnam and adjacent Indochina. It inhabits primary and secondary forest, feeding on fruit and insects. Its colorful plumage features bold red, yellow, and green patches.
Black-eared Barbet
The Black-eared Barbet is a colorful, stocky bird with vivid green plumage, a red-streaked breast, blue facial markings, and distinctive black ear patches. It is found in lowland rainforests and forest edges of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Like other barbets, it feeds primarily on figs and soft fruits, supplemented by insects, and excavates nest holes in dead wood.