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Crimson-fronted Barbet vs Golden-throated Barbet

Crimson-fronted Barbet (Psilopogon rubricapillus)

Crimson-fronted Barbet

Psilopogon rubricapillus

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The crimson-fronted barbet has a mainly green plumage and wings, a blue band down the side of the head and neck, and a black crescent behind the eye. It is 15 cm (5.9 in) long with a short neck, large head and short tail. Its forages for fruit and insects, and nests in tree holes, laying 2-4 eggs.

ID text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Mickey Wu · CC BY 4.0
Golden-throated Barbet (Psilopogon franklinii)

Golden-throated Barbet

Psilopogon franklinii

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The golden-throated barbet is vivid green above with paler yellowish-green plumage below, deep blue wings and verditer underneath the tail. Its bill is dusky black, and it is black around the eyes. Its forehead is crimson and its throat orange. Its legs are greenish. It is 20.5–23.5 cm (8.1–9.3 in) long and weighs 50–101 g (1.8–3.6 oz).

ID text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: iNaturalist/Christoph Moning · CC BY 4.0

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