Red-crowned Barbet
Red-crowned Barbet
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The Many-colored Barbet is a spectacularly colored Asian barbet, featuring a dazzling array of blues, reds, yellows, and blacks on its head and face, contrasting with a green body. It's a lowland forest specialist.
Where to spot
Humid lowland rainforests and mature secondary growth in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often rhythmic 'pok-pok-pok' calls. Scan the mid to upper canopy of forest trees. Its vibrant head coloration makes it stand out once spotted.
When to spot
Year-round; most active during the morning hours.
Where to spot
Humid lowland rainforests and mature secondary growth in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often rhythmic 'pok-pok-pok' calls. Scan the mid to upper canopy of forest trees. Its vibrant head coloration makes it stand out once spotted.
When to spot
Year-round; most active during the morning hours.
Its common name, 'Many-colored,' perfectly describes its vibrant and complex facial patterns, making it one of the most visually appealing barbets.
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