The Yellow-crowned Barbet is a medium-sized Asian barbet, characterized by its mostly green plumage, a bright yellow crown, and subtle red and blue markings on its face. It prefers humid lowland forests.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, forest edges, and plantations in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic 'pok-pok-pok' calls. Look for its green body and distinctive yellow crown in fruiting trees or on exposed branches.
When to spot
Year-round; most active and vocal during the morning hours.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, forest edges, and plantations in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic 'pok-pok-pok' calls. Look for its green body and distinctive yellow crown in fruiting trees or on exposed branches.
When to spot
Year-round; most active and vocal during the morning hours.
This barbet's diet primarily consists of fruits, particularly figs, and it helps in the dispersal of seeds throughout its forest habitat.
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