🌏 Blue-throated barbet (Psilopogon asiaticus) The blue-throated barbet is a vibrant green bird with a striking blue throat and a black and red crown. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, inhabiting forests and woodlands. These birds are primarily fruit-eaters, but they also consume insects. Their distinctive calls, a series of "tuk" sounds, can often be heard even when the bird itself is hidden among the leaves. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by astiktirthesh1988 via Pixabay JZBG

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Red-throated barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos). Juvenile male. Distribution: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Singapore. Conservation status: Near Threatened. CC: HAKI 📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay 2022 The photo shows a juvenile male, which looks very similar to the female. They both lack the red throat patch that distinguishes adult males. Their plumage is mainly green with some blue near the eyes and a black spot above each eye.

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