About the Bornean Barbet
The Bornean barbet is a species of bird in the Megalaimidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia where it is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon eximius |
| Species Codes | borbar1, BOBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bornean Barbet belong to?
The Bornean Barbet (Psilopogon eximius) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Bornean Barbet?
The Bornean barbet is a species of bird in the Megalaimidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia where it is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Bornean Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Bornean Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code borbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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