Yellow-eared Barbet
Psilopogon australis
The Yellow-eared Barbet (Psilopogon australis) is a rare asian barbet found in 2 countries, weighing about 33 g. The yellow-eared barbet is an Asian barbet native to Java and Bali.
About the Yellow-eared Barbet
The yellow-eared barbet is an Asian barbet native to Java and Bali. It inhabits shrubland and forest up to an altitude of 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Malaysia.
When to see it
The Yellow-eared Barbet can be seen all year round, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Yellow-eared Barbet look like?
- The yellow-eared barbet is an Asian barbet native to Java and Bali.
- How big is a Yellow-eared Barbet?
- The Yellow-eared Barbet is a small sized bird weighing about 33 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-eared Barbet?
- The Yellow-eared Barbet occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-eared Barbet?
- The Yellow-eared Barbet is most easily confused with the Bornean Barbet, the Black-banded Barbet and the Red-vented Barbet.
- Is the Yellow-eared Barbet endangered?
- The Yellow-eared Barbet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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