Blue-throated Barbet (Psilopogon asiaticus)
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About Blue-throated Barbet (Psilopogon asiaticus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Woodpeckers, Barbets, Toucans, and Honeyguides
- Family: Asian Barbets
The blue-throated barbet is a green Asian barbet native to the foothills of the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. It inhabits lowland and montane forests at elevations of 200–2,000 m (660–6,560 ft), frequenting fruiting trees. Due to its green colour, it is difficult to spot but is easily located by its continual loud calls. Sexes are similar in most respects and share domestic duties.
Visits
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2013-02-14Kaziranga NP, India
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2013-02-16Namieri National Park, India
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2013-02-18Guwahati, India
