About the Red-crowned Barbet
The red-crowned barbet is part of one of the two subfamilies of Megalaimidae birds. it is in the order of woodpeckers (Piciformes) and their relatives. It is distributed in Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations with a distribution area of 3,180,000 km2 (1,230,000 sq mi).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon rafflesii |
| Species Codes | recbar1, RCBA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-crowned Barbet belong to?
The Red-crowned Barbet (Psilopogon rafflesii) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-crowned Barbet?
The Red-crowned Barbet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-crowned Barbet?
The red-crowned barbet is part of one of the two subfamilies of Megalaimidae birds. it is in the order of woodpeckers (Piciformes) and their relatives. It is distributed in Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland fo...
Where can I report a Red-crowned Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-crowned Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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