About the Moustached Barbet
The moustached barbet is an Asian barbet. Barbets are a group of near passerine birds with a world-wide tropical distribution. They get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon incognitus |
| Species Codes | moubar2, MOBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moustached Barbet belong to?
The Moustached Barbet (Psilopogon incognitus) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Moustached Barbet?
The moustached barbet is an Asian barbet. Barbets are a group of near passerine birds with a world-wide tropical distribution. They get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills....
Where can I report a Moustached Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Moustached Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moubar2, 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
228
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