About the Yellow-eared Barbet
The Yellow-eared Barbet (Psilopogon australis) is a species of bird in the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 35 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code litbar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon australis |
| Species Codes | litbar1, YEBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-eared Barbet belong to?
The Yellow-eared Barbet (Psilopogon australis) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-eared Barbet?
The Yellow-eared Barbet is a member of the Asian Barbets family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Yellow-eared Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-eared Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litbar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Asian Barbets 35 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
35
Species in Family
109
iNat Observations
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