About the Golden-throated Barbet
The golden-throated barbet is an Asian barbet native to Southeast Asia, where it inhabits foremost forests between 900 and 2,700 m altitude. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because of its wide distribution and stable population.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon franklinii |
| Species Codes | gotbar2, GTBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-throated Barbet belong to?
The Golden-throated Barbet (Psilopogon franklinii) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Golden-throated Barbet?
The golden-throated barbet is an Asian barbet native to Southeast Asia, where it inhabits foremost forests between 900 and 2,700 m altitude. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because of its wide distribution and stable population....
Where can I report a Golden-throated Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-throated Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gotbar2, or on iNaturalist.
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