About the Red-throated Barbet
The red-throated barbet is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon mystacophanos |
| Species Codes | retbar1, RTBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-throated Barbet belong to?
The Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Red-throated Barbet?
The red-throated barbet is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Red-throated Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-throated Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code retbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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