Chinese Barbet vs Black-banded Barbet
Psilopogon faber compared with Psilopogon javensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Barbet | Black-banded Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psilopogon faber | Psilopogon javensis |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Megalaimidae | Megalaimidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.6 cm (8.1 in) | 21.9 cm (8.6 in) |
| Weight | 87.7 g (3.09 oz) | 115.0 g (4.06 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chinese 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.