About the White-cheeked Barbet
The white-cheeked barbet or small green barbet is a species of Asian barbet found in southern India. It is very similar to the more widespread brown-headed barbet, but this species has a distinctive supercilium and a broad white cheek stripe below the eye and is found in the forest areas of the Western Ghats, parts of the Eastern Ghats and adjoining hills. The brown-headed barbet has an orange eye-ring but the calls are very similar and the two species occur together in some of the drier forests to the east of the Western Ghats. Like all other Asian barbets, they are mainly frugivorous, and use their bills to excavate nest cavities in trees.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon viridis |
| Species Codes | whcbar1, WCBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-cheeked Barbet belong to?
The White-cheeked Barbet (Psilopogon viridis) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the White-cheeked Barbet?
The white-cheeked barbet or small green barbet is a species of Asian barbet found in southern India. It is very similar to the more widespread brown-headed barbet, but this species has a distinctive supercilium and a broad white cheek stripe below the eye and is found in the forest areas of the West...
Where can I report a White-cheeked Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of White-cheeked Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcbar1, or on iNaturalist.