Great Barbet
A species of Megalaima Scientific name : Psilopogon virens Genus : Megalaima
Great Barbet, A species of Megalaima
Botanical name: Psilopogon virens
Genus: Megalaima
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Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The great barbet has a blue head, large yellow bill, brown and green-streaked body, belly and a red vent. The plumage is green. It is the largest barbet species with a body length of 32–35 cm (13–14 in) and a weight of 192–295 g (6.8–10.4 oz). 
Size
35 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Behavior
The great barbet's nesting season is from April to July. It typically builds nests in tree holes. Both male and females take care of the young. Its diet consists mainly of fruits and insects. The male's territorial call is a very loud kay-oh. The alarm is a harsh keeab, and another call is a repetitive piou-piou-piou-piou.
Distribution Area
The great barbet is a resident breeder in the lower-to-middle altitudes of the Himalayas, ranging across northern India, Nepal and Bhutan, Bangladesh and some parts of Southeast Asia, as far away as Laos.
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
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