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''Psilopogon haemacephalus'' | ''Psilopogon haemacephalus'' | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | Smallest barbet at | + | Smallest barbet at 15–17 cm (6-6¾ in)<br /> |
| − | The dark, stout bill is fringed with bristles or barbs, which give the barbets their name. | + | The dark, stout bill is fringed with bristles or barbs, which give the barbets their name. |
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| + | It is brightly coloured, with red legs and feet; bright green upperparts; greenish white underparts with diagnostic bold green streaks; black-bordered yellow face with black eye stripes, red forecrown and throat patch.<br /> | ||
Sexes are alike. | Sexes are alike. | ||
| − | [[Image:4999835961 92ea7252f6 z.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:4999835961 92ea7252f6 z.jpg|thumb|275px|right|Subspecies ''indicus''<br /> Photo by {{user|cottonbuds2005|cottonbuds2005}} <br />[[Singapore]], October 2010]] |
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
The most common and widespread of the barbets found in [[India]], through south [[China]] and South-east [[Asia]] through [[Sumatra]], [[Java]], [[Bali]] and the [[Philippines]]. | The most common and widespread of the barbets found in [[India]], through south [[China]] and South-east [[Asia]] through [[Sumatra]], [[Java]], [[Bali]] and the [[Philippines]]. | ||
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Formerly placed in the genus ''[[:Category:Megalaima|Megalaima]]''. | Formerly placed in the genus ''[[:Category:Megalaima|Megalaima]]''. | ||
====Subspecies==== | ====Subspecies==== | ||
| + | [[Image:Coppersmith Barbet 2 .jpg|thumb|275px|right|Juvenile<br />Photo by {{user|Avian+Seeker|Avian Seeker}}<br />[[Singapore]], May 2014]] | ||
9 subspecies recognized<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: | 9 subspecies recognized<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: | ||
*''M. h. indicus'': North-eastern [[Pakistan]] to southern [[China]], south to [[Sri Lanka]], [[Singapore]] and [[Vietnam]] | *''M. h. indicus'': North-eastern [[Pakistan]] to southern [[China]], south to [[Sri Lanka]], [[Singapore]] and [[Vietnam]] | ||
| − | *''P. h. delicus'': [[Sumatra]] | + | *''P. h. delicus'': |
| − | *''P. h. roseus'': [[Java]] and [[Bali]] | + | :*[[Sumatra]] |
| − | *''P. h. haemacephalus'': Northern [[Philippines]] (Luzon and Mindoro) | + | *''P. h. roseus'': |
| − | *''P. h. intermedius'': Philippines (Guimaras, Negros, Panay, Calagayan, Pan de Azucar) | + | :*[[Java]] and [[Bali]] |
| − | *''P. h. celestinoi'': Philippines (Samar, Leyte, Biliran and Catanduanes) | + | *''P. h. haemacephalus'': |
| − | *''P. h. mindanensis'': Mindanao (southern Philippines) | + | :*Northern [[Philippines]] (Luzon and Mindoro) |
| − | *''P. h. cebuensis'': Cebu (central Philippines) | + | *''P. h. intermedius'': |
| − | *''P. h. homochroa'': Philippines (Masbate, Romblon and Tablas); possibly Palawan | + | :*Philippines (Guimaras, Negros, Panay, Calagayan, Pan de Azucar) |
| + | *''P. h. celestinoi'': | ||
| + | :*Philippines (Samar, Leyte, Biliran and Catanduanes) | ||
| + | *''P. h. mindanensis'': | ||
| + | :*Mindanao (southern Philippines) | ||
| + | *''P. h. cebuensis'': | ||
| + | :*Cebu (central Philippines) | ||
| + | *''P. h. homochroa'': | ||
| + | :*Philippines (Masbate, Romblon and Tablas); possibly Palawan | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| − | Mangroves edges, open country, wooded gardens even | + | Mangroves edges, open country, wooded gardens even town parks and cities |
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| − | |||
Perches on bare branches or high tension wires, in groups, often up to six. | Perches on bare branches or high tension wires, in groups, often up to six. | ||
====Diet==== | ====Diet==== | ||
| − | Unlike its larger congeners it does not always frequent the canopy but will often feed low on small fruits in tree and brushs. Prefers Banyan, Peepul, and other wild figs, various drupes and berries, with the occasional insect, caught clumsily in flight. | + | [[Image:623.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Photo by {{user|linesiam|linesiam}} <br />Bangkok, [[Thailand]], January 2009]] |
| + | Unlike its larger [[Dictionary_A-C#C|congeners]] it does not always frequent the canopy but will often feed low on small fruits in tree and brushs. Prefers Banyan, Peepul, and other wild figs, various drupes and berries, with the occasional insect, caught clumsily in flight. | ||
====Flight==== | ====Flight==== | ||
Their flight action is straight with rapid wing beats. | Their flight action is straight with rapid wing beats. | ||
====Breeding==== | ====Breeding==== | ||
| − | The breed from November to June, mainly from February to April. | + | The breed from November to June, mainly from February to April. <br /> |
| + | The nest is in a hole, excavated in a decaying or dead tree or branch, about 40 cm deep. There are 2-4 white eggs, usually 3, laid on the bare wood. The length of incubation is not known. Both partners help with nest duties. | ||
====Vocalisation==== | ====Vocalisation==== | ||
| + | [[Image:4370Coppersmith Barbet - Megalaima haemacephala 3.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Subspecies roseus <br />Photo by {{user|mehdhalaouate|mehdhalaouate}} <br />Bogor, [[Java]], October 2005]] | ||
'''Call''' is a loud, rather metallic ''tuk tuk tuk'' (or ''tunk''), sounding rather like a copper sheet being beaten, which accounts for it's name.<br /> | '''Call''' is a loud, rather metallic ''tuk tuk tuk'' (or ''tunk''), sounding rather like a copper sheet being beaten, which accounts for it's name.<br /> | ||
The call is repeated monotonously for long periods, beginning with a subdued ''tuk'' and then building up to an even tempo and volume, the former varying from 1.5 to 2 per second. The bill stays shut during each call and a patch of bare skin either side of the throat inflates and deflates with each ''tuk'' call. Body and tail shaking accompanies the calling.<br /> | The call is repeated monotonously for long periods, beginning with a subdued ''tuk'' and then building up to an even tempo and volume, the former varying from 1.5 to 2 per second. The bill stays shut during each call and a patch of bare skin either side of the throat inflates and deflates with each ''tuk'' call. Body and tail shaking accompanies the calling.<br /> | ||
| − | The birds are not very vocal in cold weather, so they are silenced by a spell of rain or cold. | + | The birds are not very vocal in cold weather, so they are silenced by a spell of rain or cold. |
| + | |||
| + | In India, this bird's call is one of the most familiar sounds in the hot season. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | #{{Ref- | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug15}}#BF Member observations |
{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 16:27, 25 March 2016
- Psilopogon haemacephala
Psilopogon haemacephalus
Identification
Smallest barbet at 15–17 cm (6-6¾ in)
The dark, stout bill is fringed with bristles or barbs, which give the barbets their name.
It is brightly coloured, with red legs and feet; bright green upperparts; greenish white underparts with diagnostic bold green streaks; black-bordered yellow face with black eye stripes, red forecrown and throat patch.
Sexes are alike.
Distribution
The most common and widespread of the barbets found in India, through south China and South-east Asia through Sumatra, Java, Bali and the Philippines.
Taxonomy
Formerly placed in the genus Megalaima.
Subspecies
9 subspecies recognized[1]:
- M. h. indicus: North-eastern Pakistan to southern China, south to Sri Lanka, Singapore and Vietnam
- P. h. delicus:
- P. h. roseus:
- P. h. haemacephalus:
- Northern Philippines (Luzon and Mindoro)
- P. h. intermedius:
- Philippines (Guimaras, Negros, Panay, Calagayan, Pan de Azucar)
- P. h. celestinoi:
- Philippines (Samar, Leyte, Biliran and Catanduanes)
- P. h. mindanensis:
- Mindanao (southern Philippines)
- P. h. cebuensis:
- Cebu (central Philippines)
- P. h. homochroa:
- Philippines (Masbate, Romblon and Tablas); possibly Palawan
Habitat
Mangroves edges, open country, wooded gardens even town parks and cities
Behaviour
Perches on bare branches or high tension wires, in groups, often up to six.
Diet
Unlike its larger congeners it does not always frequent the canopy but will often feed low on small fruits in tree and brushs. Prefers Banyan, Peepul, and other wild figs, various drupes and berries, with the occasional insect, caught clumsily in flight.
Flight
Their flight action is straight with rapid wing beats.
Breeding
The breed from November to June, mainly from February to April.
The nest is in a hole, excavated in a decaying or dead tree or branch, about 40 cm deep. There are 2-4 white eggs, usually 3, laid on the bare wood. The length of incubation is not known. Both partners help with nest duties.
Vocalisation
Call is a loud, rather metallic tuk tuk tuk (or tunk), sounding rather like a copper sheet being beaten, which accounts for it's name.
The call is repeated monotonously for long periods, beginning with a subdued tuk and then building up to an even tempo and volume, the former varying from 1.5 to 2 per second. The bill stays shut during each call and a patch of bare skin either side of the throat inflates and deflates with each tuk call. Body and tail shaking accompanies the calling.
The birds are not very vocal in cold weather, so they are silenced by a spell of rain or cold.
In India, this bird's call is one of the most familiar sounds in the hot season.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2015. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2015, with updates to August 2015. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Coppersmith Barbet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 25 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Coppersmith_Barbet
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