- Psilopogon pulcherrimus
Identification
20–21·5 cm
Distribution
Endemic to northern Borneo.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Sometimes placed in the genus Megalaima.
Habitat
Canopy of tall montane forest, forest edge at 1000-2000m
Behaviour
The best way to find this endemic is to look for fruiting trees; it is difficult to see as they are inclined to sing on the tops of the trees.
Diet
There is little information available, but thought to be fruit and berries.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2014. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.9., with updates to August 2014. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Avibase
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved May 2014)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Golden-naped Barbet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 28 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Golden-naped_Barbet
