About the Turquoise-throated Barbet
The turquoise-throated barbet is an Asian barbet found in Thailand. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills; this species eats fruits and insects. It used to be considered a subspecies of the blue-throated barbet.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon chersonesus |
| Species Codes | tutbar1, TTBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Turquoise-throated Barbet belong to?
The Turquoise-throated Barbet (Psilopogon chersonesus) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Turquoise-throated Barbet?
The turquoise-throated barbet is an Asian barbet found in Thailand. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills; this species eats fruits and insects. It used to be considered a subspecies of the blue-throated barbet....
Where can I report a Turquoise-throated Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Turquoise-throated Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tutbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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