Taiwan Barbet
Psilopogon nuchalis
The Taiwan Barbet (Psilopogon nuchalis) is a common asian barbet found only in Taiwan, weighing about 88 g. The Taiwan barbet, also known as the embroidered barbet, is a species of bird endemic to Taiwan.
About the Taiwan Barbet
The Taiwan barbet, also known as the embroidered barbet, is a species of bird endemic to Taiwan.
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How to identify it
It is about 20 cm (7.9 in) long. The plumage is mostly green. The lore has a red spot. The ear-coverts and lower malar are blue. The throat is mustard yellow. The forehead is yellow. There is a black stripe above the eye. The beak is black and thick. The breast has a blue band and a red band. The belly is yellowish-green. The feet are greyish. The sexes are alike.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Taiwan Barbet can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Taiwan Barbet?
- It is about 20 cm (7.9 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Taiwan Barbet?
- The Taiwan Barbet is a medium sized bird weighing about 88 g.
- Where can you see a Taiwan Barbet?
- The Taiwan Barbet is endemic to Taiwan, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Taiwan Barbet?
- The Taiwan Barbet is most easily confused with the Brown-headed Barbet, the Blue-throated Barbet and the Lineated Barbet.
- Is the Taiwan Barbet endangered?
- The Taiwan Barbet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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