Taiwan Barbet
Taiwan Barbet
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The Indochinese Barbet is a striking Asian barbet, predominantly green with a blue crown, red facial markings, and a unique blue patch on its nape. It inhabits lowland forests.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and mature secondary growth in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, resonant 'kutt-kutt-kutt' calls. Look for its vibrant blue and red facial markings, and the blue nape patch, in fruiting trees or perched high in the canopy.
When to spot
Year-round; most active and vocal during the morning hours.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and mature secondary growth in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, resonant 'kutt-kutt-kutt' calls. Look for its vibrant blue and red facial markings, and the blue nape patch, in fruiting trees or perched high in the canopy.
When to spot
Year-round; most active and vocal during the morning hours.
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This barbet's colorful head pattern serves as a visual signal in the dense forest environment, distinguishing it from similar species.
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