The Yellow-crowned Barbet is a small, green Asian barbet with a distinctive bright yellow crown and red facial markings. It inhabits lowland forests and cultivated areas.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, forest edges, plantations, and gardens in Southeast Asia, including Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and Bali.
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, plantations, and gardens in Southeast Asia, including Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and Bali.
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.
Yellow-crowned Barbets are known for their habit of pecking at fruits, sometimes leaving distinctive marks on them, much like tiny woodpeckers.
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