About the Crimson-fronted Barbet
The crimson-fronted barbet, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon rubricapillus |
| Species Codes | crfbar3, CFBA, SLBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson-fronted Barbet belong to?
The Crimson-fronted Barbet (Psilopogon rubricapillus) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Crimson-fronted Barbet?
The crimson-fronted barbet, 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....
Where can I report a Crimson-fronted Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson-fronted Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crfbar3, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
35
Species in Family
293
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