About the Sooty Barbet
The sooty barbet is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is found in Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Sumatra and formerly Singapore where it is extirpated. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Caloramphus hayii |
| Species Codes | soobar2, MBBA, SOBA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Barbet belong to?
The Sooty Barbet (Caloramphus hayii) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sooty Barbet?
The Sooty Barbet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sooty Barbet?
The sooty barbet is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is found in Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Sumatra and formerly Singapore where it is extirpated. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Sooty Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soobar2, or on iNaturalist.
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