Malabar Barbet
Malabar Barbet
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The Malabar Barbet is a vibrant Asian barbet, characterized by its bright green plumage, red crown, and striking blue face and throat. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India.
Where to spot
Humid evergreen and moist deciduous forests, especially in fruiting trees, in the Western Ghats of southwestern India.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, repetitive 'kutroo-kutroo' or 'pop-pop-pop' calls. Look for its bright colors in the mid to upper canopy of trees, especially near fruiting figs.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal and active during the breeding season (typically March to July). Best observed in the early morning.
Where to spot
Humid evergreen and moist deciduous forests, especially in fruiting trees, in the Western Ghats of southwestern India.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, repetitive 'kutroo-kutroo' or 'pop-pop-pop' calls. Look for its bright colors in the mid to upper canopy of trees, especially near fruiting figs.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal and active during the breeding season (typically March to July). Best observed in the early morning.
Malabar Barbets often feed on a variety of fruits, including figs, and play an important role in the dispersal of seeds in their forest habitat.
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