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Red-throated Barbet vs Yellow-fronted Barbet

Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos)

Red-throated Barbet

Psilopogon mystacophanos

Medium77 gForest

The red-throated barbet male is mainly green with a red crown, throat, and spot below the throat, as well as a black spot above each eye and a yellow crown patch. Males also have some blue near the eyes and on the lower part of the throat. The female lacks most of the male's facial coloration, but is otherwise similar. Juveniles resemble females. Adults measure 23 cm (9.1 in) in length and weigh 60–95 g (2.1–3.4 oz).

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Photo: Kalvin Chan · CC BY 4.0
Yellow-fronted Barbet (Psilopogon flavifrons)

Yellow-fronted Barbet

Psilopogon flavifrons

Small59 gForest

It has green plumage with a yellow crown and blue patches below the eyes, on the throat and the chin. It is 21–22 cm (8.3–8.7 in) long and weighs 57–60 g (2.0–2.1 oz). It feeds on berries, fruits and occasionally insects. It nests in a tree hole, where it lays 2-3 eggs.

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Photo: (c) Christoph Moning, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Christoph Moning · cc-by

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