Malabar Barbet

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The Malabar Barbet (Psilopogon Malabaricus) is an Asian barbet native to the Western Ghats in India. A chunky green barbet with diagnostic red over its entire face, forehead, throat and breast. It has a diffuse blue band on the sides of the head and breast, while a thick black traverse band separates the blue parts from the red. Malabar Barbet is heard more often than seen. Its call is a fast paced “kuk-kuk-kuk”, doubtfully separable from that of a Coppersmith by its sometimes slightly faster pace.

Last updated: June 17, 2025