About the Mountain Barbet
The mountain barbet is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is endemic to the Southeast Asian 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 monticola |
| Species Codes | moubar1, MOBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Barbet belong to?
The Mountain Barbet (Psilopogon monticola) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Barbet?
The mountain barbet is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is endemic to the Southeast Asian 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 Mountain Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moubar1, or on iNaturalist.
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