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ForestCavity nestMedium · 91 g
What the Blue-throated Barbet sounds like
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The blue-throated barbet is a non-migratory, arboreal medium-sized barbet, about the size of a myna 19–22 cm (7.5–8.7 in). Sexes are similar though the female is slightly heavier with 87–103 g (3.1–3.6 oz) than the male with 79–100 g (2.8–3.5 oz). It is a stocky, green bird with a short tail. The undersides are a lighter yellow-green. The underside of the tail may have a bluish cast. The head and neck are distinctive, with a bright red forehead, black stripe across the crown and red rear crown. The sides of the face, chin and upper neck are pale blue.
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When to see the Blue-throated Barbet
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 10 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is April, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Blue-throated Barbet
The map shades 10 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Blue-throated Barbet
The blue-throated barbet is a green Asian barbet native to the foothills of the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. It inhabits lowland and montane forests at elevations of 200–2,000 m (660–6,560 ft), frequenting fruiting trees. Due to its green colour, it is difficult to spot but is easily located by its continual loud calls. Sexes are similar in most respects and share domestic duties.
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Easily confused with
Lineated BarbetPsilopogon lineatusThe lineated barbet is an Asian barbet native to the Terai, the Brahmaputra basin to Southeast Asia.
Great BarbetPsilopogon virensThe great barbet has a blue head, large yellow bill, brown and green-streaked body, belly and a red vent.
Malabar BarbetPsilopogon malabaricusThis species can be told apart from the coppersmith barbet by the crimson face and throat.
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