About the Gold-whiskered Barbet
The golden-whiskered barbet is an Asian barbet species native to the western Malay Archipelago, where it inhabits foremost forests up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) elevation. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004 because of its wide distribution.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon chrysopogon |
| Species Codes | gowbar2, GWBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gold-whiskered Barbet belong to?
The Gold-whiskered Barbet (Psilopogon chrysopogon) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Gold-whiskered Barbet?
The golden-whiskered barbet is an Asian barbet species native to the western Malay Archipelago, where it inhabits foremost forests up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) elevation. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004 because of its wide distribution....
Where can I report a Gold-whiskered Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Gold-whiskered Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gowbar2, or on iNaturalist.
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