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Revision as of 18:00, 27 July 2015
- Psilopogon pyrolophus
Identification
Length : 26cm
Distribution
Found in the Malay Peninsula and on Sumatra. Also recorded in South Thailand.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
The canopy, and edges of montane forests.
Behaviour
Diet
Their diet includes fruit.
Vocalisation
Explosive, descending notes - its call is like that of a cicada or chainsaw.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Fire-tufted Barbet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 25 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Fire-tufted_Barbet
