Taiwan Barbet
A species of Megalaima Scientific name : Psilopogon nuchalis Genus : Megalaima
Taiwan Barbet, A species of Megalaima
Botanical name: Psilopogon nuchalis
Genus: Megalaima
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Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
It is about 20 cm (7.9 in) long. The plumage is mostly green. The lore has a red spot. The ear-coverts and lower malar are blue. The throat is mustard yellow. The forehead is yellow. There is a black stripe above the eye. The beak is black and thick. The breast has a blue band and a red band. The belly is yellowish-green. The feet are greyish. The sexes are alike.
Nest Placement
Cavity
Habitat
It is commonly found in forests at elevations of up to 2,800 m (9,200 ft). It feeds on fruits and insects. The breeding season is from March to August. It nests in tree cavities. It may use an existing cavity or excavate one.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Lars Petersson