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Black-browed Barbet

Psilopogon oorti

Least Concern
Envergure
18,4 cm
Poids
82,35 g
Famille
Megalaimidae
Ordre
Piciformes
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À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 18,4 cm 7.2 in
Poids 82,35 g 2.90 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV.

Taille de la couvée

3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Famille Megalaimidae (Asian Barbets)
Genus Psilopogon
Espèces Psilopogon oorti

Distribution

Black-browed Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-browed Barbet endangered?
The Black-browed Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-browed Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Black-browed Barbet?
The Black-browed Barbet has a wingspan of 18.4 cm, weight of 82.35 g.
What order and family does the Black-browed Barbet belong to?
The Black-browed Barbet (Psilopogon oorti) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Megalaimidae.

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