Bornean Barbet vs Black-banded Barbet

Psilopogon eximius compared with Psilopogon javensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Bornean Barbet Black-banded Barbet
Scientific Name Psilopogon eximius Psilopogon javensis
Order Piciformes Piciformes
Family Megalaimidae Megalaimidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 15.4 cm (6.1 in) 21.9 cm (8.6 in)
Weight 33.3 g (1.17 oz) 115.0 g (4.06 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Bornean Barbet only

None

Black-banded Barbet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Bornean 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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