About the Flame-fronted Barbet
The flame-fronted barbet is an Asian barbet native to Java and Bali. It has a green plumage, a yellow-orange forehead, a blue nape, and an orange crescent on the chest. It is about 19.5–23 cm (7.7–9.1 in) long and weighs 61–79 g (2.2–2.8 oz). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon armillaris |
| Species Codes | flfbar1, FFBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Flame-fronted Barbet belong to?
The Flame-fronted Barbet (Psilopogon armillaris) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Flame-fronted Barbet?
The flame-fronted barbet is an Asian barbet native to Java and Bali. It has a green plumage, a yellow-orange forehead, a blue nape, and an orange crescent on the chest. It is about 19.5–23 cm (7.7–9.1 in) long and weighs 61–79 g (2.2–2.8 oz). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lo...
Where can I report a Flame-fronted Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Flame-fronted Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code flfbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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