The Brown-capped Barbet is a large Asian barbet, predominantly green with a distinct brown cap and often subtle bluish markings on its face. It inhabits humid evergreen forests.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and montane evergreen forests in Southeast Asia, particularly Sumatra and Borneo.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, booming calls, often described as a repetitive 'kut-kut-kut.' Scan the mid to upper canopy of forest trees for its green body and distinctive brown cap.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the morning hours.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and montane evergreen forests in Southeast Asia, particularly Sumatra and Borneo.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, booming calls, often described as a repetitive 'kut-kut-kut.' Scan the mid to upper canopy of forest trees for its green body and distinctive brown cap.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the morning hours.
Despite its large size, the Brown-capped Barbet can be surprisingly difficult to spot in the dense forest canopy, often revealed only by its characteristic calls.
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