Sooty Barbet
Sooty Barbet
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Hay's Fire-tufted Barbet is a colorful Asian barbet, part of the unique fire-tufted barbet group. It typically features soft greenish plumage with bright facial markings and a distinctive 'fire tuft' of orange or red feathers near its nostril.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests in Southeast Asia, specifically the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra.
How to spot
Listen for its soft, often repeated hooting calls. Scan the mid to upper canopy of forest trees, looking for its green plumage and subtle facial markings, especially the fire tuft.
When to spot
Year-round; often active during the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests in Southeast Asia, specifically the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra.
How to spot
Listen for its soft, often repeated hooting calls. Scan the mid to upper canopy of forest trees, looking for its green plumage and subtle facial markings, especially the fire tuft.
When to spot
Year-round; often active during the morning and late afternoon.
The 'fire tuft' that gives this group its name is a small patch of stiff, brightly colored feathers near the nostrils, likely used in courtship displays.
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