Crimson-fronted barbet

Crimson-fronted barbet

Sri lanka barbet

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Psilopogon rubricapillus

The crimson-fronted barbet (Psilopogon rubricapillus ), also called Sri Lanka barbet, is an Asian barbet endemic to Sri Lanka where it inhabits tropical moist lowland forests up to 1,300 m (4,300 ft) elevation.

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It has a mainly green plumage and wings, a blue band down the side of the head and neck, and a black crescent behind the eye. It is 15 cm (5.9 in) long with a short neck, large head and short tail. Its forages for fruit and insects, and nests in tree holes, laying 2-4 eggs.

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References

1. Crimson-fronted barbet Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimson-fronted_barbet
2. Crimson-fronted barbet on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22726142/94912630
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/19626

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