Annam Barbet vs Black-banded Barbet

Psilopogon annamensis compared with Psilopogon javensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Annam Barbet Black-banded Barbet
Scientific Name Psilopogon annamensis Psilopogon javensis
Order Piciformes Piciformes
Family Megalaimidae Megalaimidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 18.8 cm (7.4 in) 21.9 cm (8.6 in)
Weight 72.575 g (2.56 oz) 115.0 g (4.06 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Annam Barbet only

None

Black-banded Barbet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Annam Barbet

Least Concern

Black-banded 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-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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