About the Golden-naped Barbet
The golden-naped barbet is a member of the family Megalaimidae. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia, where it is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Medium-sized bird (20-21.5 cm); overall stocky built. Bill- thick and distinctive. Body coloration, primarily green. Wings having darker shade of green compared to underparts. Azure blue on forehead, extending up to nape; blue coloration on throat. Small but distinct yellow nape forms a collar. A distinctive black band from the base of bill to eye. Black pupils. Black mandibles. Greyish green tarsus
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Where the Golden-naped Barbet lives
When to see the Golden-naped Barbet
Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Yellow-crowned BarbetPsilopogon henriciiThe yellow-crowned barbet is a species of bird in the Megalaimidae family.
Moustached BarbetPsilopogon incognitusThe moustached barbet is an Asian barbet.
Black-browed BarbetPsilopogon oortiThe black-browed barbet is mostly green with a yellow blue-bordered throat.
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