About the Black-browed Barbet
The black-browed barbet is an Asian barbet native to Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, where it inhabits foremost forests between 600 and 2,000 m altitude. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because of its wide distribution and stable population.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon oorti |
| Species Codes | blbbar5, BBBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-browed Barbet belong to?
The Black-browed Barbet (Psilopogon oorti) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black-browed Barbet?
The black-browed barbet is an Asian barbet native to Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, where it inhabits foremost forests between 600 and 2,000 m altitude. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because of its wide distribution and stable population....
Where can I report a Black-browed Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-browed Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbbar5, or on iNaturalist.
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