Psilopogon incognitus
The Moustached Barbet (*Psilopogon incognitus*) is a vibrant, medium-sized barbet, typically measuring 20-23 cm in length and weighing 50-70 grams. Its striking appearance includes a predominantly emerald-green body plumage, vividly contrasted by a brilliant blue crown, a fiery red forehead and patch behind the eye, and distinctive yellow cheeks often bordered by a prominent black "moustache" stripe – its eponymous field mark. This species belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Megala...
Found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests, this species prefers evergreen and mixed deciduous forests, often at elevations up to 1,500-2,000 meters.
Primarily frugivorous, with a strong preference for figs and other soft fruits, but also consumes a significant number of insects, particularly during the breeding season. Foraging occurs by gleaning from canopy foliage and branches.
Moustached Barbets are largely arboreal and diurnal, spending their days foraging in the mid to upper canopy. They are typically seen singly or in pairs, occasionally forming small family groups outside the breeding season. Their foraging strategy involves gleaning fruits and insects from foliage...
The Moustached Barbet is endemic to Southeast Asia, occupying a relatively extensive resident range. Its primary distribution stretches across southern China (Yunnan province), eastern Myanmar, northern and central Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and western Cambodia. This species is non-migratory, main...
Least Concern
- The Moustached Barbet's distinctive "moustache" is actually a black stripe running from the gape across its yellow cheek, making it one of the most uniquely patterned barbets. - Despite their vibrant colors, their predominantly green plumage provides excellent camouflage amidst the forest canop...