About the Necklaced Barbet
The necklaced barbet is an Asian barbet species occurring in Laos and southern Vietnam, where it inhabits subtropical, lowland tropical moist forests and montane forests up to an altitude of 2,700 m (8,900 ft).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon auricularis |
| Species Codes | gotbar3, NEBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Necklaced Barbet belong to?
The Necklaced Barbet (Psilopogon auricularis) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Necklaced Barbet?
The necklaced barbet is an Asian barbet species occurring in Laos and southern Vietnam, where it inhabits subtropical, lowland tropical moist forests and montane forests up to an altitude of 2,700 m (8,900 ft)....
Where can I report a Necklaced Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Necklaced Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gotbar3, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
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