About the Malabar Barbet
The Malabar Barbet (Psilopogon malabaricus) is a species of bird in the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 35 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code crfbar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon malabaricus |
| Species Codes | crfbar1, MABA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malabar Barbet belong to?
The Malabar Barbet (Psilopogon malabaricus) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Malabar Barbet?
The Malabar Barbet is a member of the Asian Barbets family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Malabar Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Malabar Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crfbar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Asian Barbets 35 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
35
Species in Family
296
iNat Observations
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