Psilopogon corvinus
The Brown-throated Barbet, *Psilopogon corvinus*, is a striking and robust avian species belonging to the family Megalaimidae, the Asian barbets. Measuring approximately 29-33 cm in length, this large barbet is characterized by its dull olive-green body plumage and a heavy, pale bill. Its most distinctive feature is its head, neck, and upper breast, which are a deep, dark blue-black, lending a "crow-like" appearance that sometimes belies its common name; yellow orbital skin provides a subtle ...
This species primarily inhabits evergreen and montane forests, ranging from lower to middle elevations. It favors the canopy and sub-canopy layers, rarely descending to the forest floor.
Its diet consists predominantly of fruits, especially figs, complemented by a variety of insects such as cicadas, crickets, and beetles. It forages by gleaning from branches and occasionally by sallying for flying insects.
The Brown-throated Barbet is a diurnal, arboreal species, spending most of its time high in the forest canopy. It forages primarily by gleaning fruits and insects from branches and foliage, often sallying out to catch flying insects. Individuals are typically observed solitarily or in pairs, thou...
The Brown-throated Barbet is endemic to the Southeast Asian region, with a resident distribution encompassing the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Within these regions, it primarily occupies the lower and middle montane evergreen forests. Its altitudinal range typically spans from approximat...
Least Concern
- Despite its common name, the throat of the Brown-throated Barbet is typically a deep, dark blue-black, rather than brown, a detail that can surprise birders. - Its scientific name, *corvinus*, is Latin for "raven-like" or "crow-like," referring to its dark, stout appearance. - The Brown-throate...