About the Brown-headed Barbet
The brown-headed barbet is an Asian barbet species native to the Indian subcontinent, where it inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon zeylanicus |
| Species Codes | brhbar1, BHBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-headed Barbet belong to?
The Brown-headed Barbet (Psilopogon zeylanicus) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Brown-headed Barbet?
The brown-headed barbet is an Asian barbet species native to the Indian subcontinent, where it inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests....
Where can I report a Brown-headed Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-headed Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brhbar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Asian Barbets 35 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
35
Species in Family
2,200
iNat Observations
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