Crimson-fronted Barbet
Crimson-fronted Barbet
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The Crimson-fronted Barbet is a small, bright green Asian barbet, notable for its contrasting red forehead patch and blue supercilium (eyebrow stripe). It is endemic to Sri Lanka.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, woodlands, gardens, and plantations across Sri Lanka, common even in urban areas.
How to spot
Listen for its rapid, repetitive 'pop-pop-pop' calls. Look for its bright green body and distinctive red forehead as it feeds in fruiting trees or perches on branches.
When to spot
Year-round; highly vocal and active during the breeding season (around December to September). Best observed in the early morning.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, woodlands, gardens, and plantations across Sri Lanka, common even in urban areas.
How to spot
Listen for its rapid, repetitive 'pop-pop-pop' calls. Look for its bright green body and distinctive red forehead as it feeds in fruiting trees or perches on branches.
When to spot
Year-round; highly vocal and active during the breeding season (around December to September). Best observed in the early morning.
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This barbet's local name in Sinhala, 'Pol Kottoruwa,' translates to 'Coconut Barbet,' referring to its common presence in coconut groves and plantations.
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