The Mountain Barbet is a robust Asian barbet, primarily green with a brown head, blue throat, and yellow facial markings. It is a resident of high-elevation montane forests.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests, particularly in the mid to upper canopy, in Borneo.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, resonant calls. Scan the mid to upper canopy of montane forests for its large, green body and blue throat.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the morning.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests, particularly in the mid to upper canopy, in Borneo.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, resonant calls. Scan the mid to upper canopy of montane forests for its large, green body and blue throat.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the morning.
Mountain Barbets are known for their preference for higher altitudes, often being found in cloud forests where other barbet species are less common.
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