Moustached Barbet
Moustached Barbet
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The Moustached Barbet (Psilopogon incognitus) is a colorful Asian barbet, predominantly green with a blue crown, red and yellow facial markings, and black 'moustache' stripes. It inhabits montane forests.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and forest edges in Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, repetitive calls. Scan the mid to upper canopy for its bright colors and distinctive black moustache stripes.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the early morning.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and forest edges in Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, repetitive calls. Scan the mid to upper canopy for its bright colors and distinctive black moustache stripes.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the early morning.
The species name 'incognitus' (unknown) refers to the fact that it was originally confused with another species before being recognized as distinct.
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