Black-banded Barbet vs Black-browed Barbet
Psilopogon javensis compared with Psilopogon oorti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-banded Barbet | Black-browed Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psilopogon javensis | Psilopogon oorti |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Megalaimidae | Megalaimidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.9 cm (8.6 in) | 18.4 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | 115.0 g (4.06 oz) | 82.35 g (2.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-banded Barbet
Least Concern
Black-browed 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.
Black-browed Barbet
The Black-browed Barbet is a colorful, fruit-eating barbet of montane forests in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, with bright green plumage, a blue throat, and a distinctive black eyebrow. It inhabits the canopy of primary and tall secondary montane forests. It feeds primarily on figs and other small fruits, and excavates nest cavities in dead tree trunks.