About the Brown Barbet
The brown barbet is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is found in Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, and has lost approximately half of its connected habitat since 1973.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Caloramphus fuliginosus |
| Species Codes | brnbar2, BBBA, BRBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Barbet belong to?
The Brown Barbet (Caloramphus fuliginosus) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Brown Barbet?
The brown barbet is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is found in Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, and has lost approximately half of its connected habitat since 1973....
Where can I report a Brown Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brnbar2, or on iNaturalist.
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