Brown-throated Barbet

Psilopogon corvinus

Unique large barbet of western Java. Leaf-green with a dark bill and an earth-brown head. Restricted to montane and foothill forests (800-2000 meters). Like other barbets, slow-moving and difficult to spot; look for them at fruiting trees, where individuals or groups may gather. Song is a ringing series of four hollow hoots, sometimes preceded by a trill: “woodoodoodoo!”

Identification

The brown-throated barbet (Psilopogon corvinus) is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is endemic to western Java. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Taxonomy

Genus: Psilopogon; Family: Megalaimidae; Order: Piciformes.

Scientific name
Psilopogon corvinus
Authority
(Temminck, 1831)
Order
Piciformes
Family
Megalaimidae
Genus
Psilopogon

Range and habitat

Migration
Resident species

Behavior

Migration pattern: Resident species.

Conservation

Population trend
unknown

Photos

Distribution

Bird Calls

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