Black-browed Barbet
A species of Megalaima Scientific name : Megalaima oorti Genus : Megalaima
Black-browed Barbet, A species of Megalaima
Botanical name: Megalaima oorti
Genus: Megalaima
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Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The Chinese barbet (Psilopogon faber) is a bird in the family Megalaimidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1870. It is endemic to southern China. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the black-browed barbet (Psilopogon oorti).
Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Dite type
Frugivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok