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* P. m. mystacophanos (humii) - mainland | * P. m. mystacophanos (humii) - mainland | ||
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Moist lowland forests and swamps. | Moist lowland forests and swamps. | ||
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Revision as of 09:34, 4 May 2017
- Psilopogon mystacophanos
Identification
Red throat, yellow forehead, red crown, broad black eye line, blue cheeks and band across upper breast. Females - green head, red patches on lores, hindcrown and upper breast sides. Juveniles - green head, yellow forehead and throat.
Distribution
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand.
Taxonomy
Sometimes placed in the genus Megalaima.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:[1]
- P. m. mystacophanos (humii) - mainland
- P. m. ampalus - Batu Islands, Singapore
Habitat
Moist lowland forests and swamps.
Behaviour
It builds a nest in an excavated tree hole and 2-4 white, glossy eggs are laid.
References
- Clements, JF. 2007. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Red-throated Barbet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 25 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Red-throated_Barbet
