About the Black-eared Barbet
The black-eared barbet is a barbet in the family Megalaimidae native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. It inhabits shrubland and forest up to an altitude of 1,200 m (3,900 ft). Because of its large range it is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon duvaucelii |
| Species Codes | buebar2, BEBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-eared Barbet belong to?
The Black-eared Barbet (Psilopogon duvaucelii) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black-eared Barbet?
The black-eared barbet is a barbet in the family Megalaimidae native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. It inhabits shrubland and forest up to an altitude of 1,200 m (3,900 ft). Because of its large range it is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List....
Where can I report a Black-eared Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-eared Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buebar2, or on iNaturalist.
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