About the Great Barbet
The great barbet is an Asian barbet native to the Indian sub-continent and Southeast Asia, where it inhabits forests up to 3,000 m (9,800 ft) altitude. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004 because of its wide distribution.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon virens |
| Species Codes | grebar1, GRBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Barbet belong to?
The Great Barbet (Psilopogon virens) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Great Barbet?
The great barbet is an Asian barbet native to the Indian sub-continent and Southeast Asia, where it inhabits forests up to 3,000 m (9,800 ft) altitude. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004 because of its wide distribution....
Where can I report a Great Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grebar1, or on iNaturalist.
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