About the Fire-tufted Barbet
The fire-tufted barbet is a species of bird in the Asian barbet family Megalaimidae. It is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, where it inhabits tropical moist lowland and montane forests. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004. Its scientific name was proposed by Salomon Müller in 1836, who described a barbet from Sumatra.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon pyrolophus |
| Species Codes | fitbar1, FTBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fire-tufted Barbet belong to?
The Fire-tufted Barbet (Psilopogon pyrolophus) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Fire-tufted Barbet?
The fire-tufted barbet is a species of bird in the Asian barbet family Megalaimidae. It is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, where it inhabits tropical moist lowland and montane forests. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004. Its scientific name was proposed by...
Where can I report a Fire-tufted Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Fire-tufted Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fitbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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