Red-vented Barbet
Red-vented Barbet
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The Red-vented Barbet is a medium-sized Asian barbet with largely green plumage, a blue-grey face, and a distinctive red vent. It inhabits broadleaf forests.
Where to spot
Humid broadleaf forests and evergreen forests in Southeast Asia, particularly Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic hooting calls. Scan the mid-canopy of forests. The red vent can be a useful identification feature if seen clearly.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the breeding season. Active in the morning.
Where to spot
Humid broadleaf forests and evergreen forests in Southeast Asia, particularly Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic hooting calls. Scan the mid-canopy of forests. The red vent can be a useful identification feature if seen clearly.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the breeding season. Active in the morning.
The Red-vented Barbet's calls are often described as a series of resonant 'hoo-hoo' notes, sometimes mistaken for an owl.
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