How big is a Red-throated Barbet?

The Red-throated Barbet is a medium sized bird weighing about 77 g.

Where can you see a Red-throated Barbet?

The Red-throated Barbet occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Myanmar (Burma).

What birds look similar to a Red-throated Barbet?

The Red-throated Barbet is most easily confused with the Golden-whiskered Barbet, the Crimson-fronted Barbet and the Green-eared Barbet.

Is the Red-throated Barbet endangered?

The Red-throated Barbet is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Red-throated Barbet

Psilopogon mystacophanos

Asian Barbets · Piciformes · Rare

The Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos) is a rare asian barbet found in 5 countries, weighing about 77 g. The red-throated barbet is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae.

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Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos), photo 1 — Photo: Kalvin Chan · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos), photo 2 — Photo: Kai Squires · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos), photo 3 — Photo: Mickey Wu · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos), photo 4 — Photo: Mickey Wu · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos), photo 5 — Photo: Mickey Wu · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos), photo 6 — Photo: Mickey Wu · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos), photo 7 — Photo: Mickey Wu · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos), photo 8 — Photo: Mickey Wu · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos), photo 9 — Photo: Mickey Wu · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos), photo 10 — Photo: Mickey Wu · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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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How to identify it

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).

Where it lives

Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Brunei Myanmar (Burma)

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

How do you identify a Red-throated Barbet?: 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. Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is a Red-throated Barbet?: The Red-throated Barbet is a medium sized bird weighing about 77 g.
Where can you see a Red-throated Barbet?: The Red-throated Barbet occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Myanmar (Burma).
What birds look similar to a Red-throated Barbet?: The Red-throated Barbet is most easily confused with the Golden-whiskered Barbet, the Crimson-fronted Barbet and the Green-eared Barbet.
Is the Red-throated Barbet endangered?: The Red-throated Barbet is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

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