Blue-eared Barbet
Blue-eared Barbet
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1 week ago
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The Blue-eared Barbet is a colorful Asian barbet, predominantly green with a bright red crown, yellow streaks, and a striking blue patch around its eyes and ear-coverts. It inhabits forests and woodlands.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas with scattered trees in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, characteristic 'kut-kut-kut' or 'krrk-krrk' calls. Look for its bright colors in fruiting trees or perched on branches in the mid-canopy.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas with scattered trees in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, characteristic 'kut-kut-kut' or 'krrk-krrk' calls. Look for its bright colors in fruiting trees or perched on branches in the mid-canopy.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
The Blue-eared Barbet's vibrant plumage, particularly the blue ear patches, stands out against the green foliage, aiding in species recognition.
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