About the Yellow-fronted Barbet
The yellow-fronted barbet is an Asian barbet, which is an endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka, where it inhabits subtropical and tropical moist forests, wetlands, plantations and rural gardens up to an altitude of 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon flavifrons |
| Species Codes | yefbar1, YFBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-fronted Barbet belong to?
The Yellow-fronted Barbet (Psilopogon flavifrons) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-fronted Barbet?
The yellow-fronted barbet is an Asian barbet, which is an endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka, where it inhabits subtropical and tropical moist forests, wetlands, plantations and rural gardens up to an altitude of 2,000 m (6,600 ft)....
Where can I report a Yellow-fronted Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-fronted Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yefbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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