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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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When to see the Red-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 March, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Red-throated Barbet
The map shades 5 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Red-throated Barbet
The red-throated barbet is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Easily confused with
Golden-whiskered BarbetPsilopogon chrysopogonThe golden-whiskered barbet has a green plumage of various hues.
Crimson-fronted BarbetPsilopogon rubricapillusThe 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.
Green-eared BarbetPsilopogon faiostrictusThe green-eared barbet is an Asian barbet.
Side by side: Golden-throated Barbet vs Red-throated Barbet · Crimson-fronted Barbet vs Red-throated Barbet · Golden-whiskered Barbet vs Red-throated Barbet · Red-throated Barbet vs Yellow-fronted Barbet
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