Psilopogon lagrandieri
The Red-vented Barbet, Psilopogon lagrandieri, is a stunning avian jewel inhabiting the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. This medium-sized barbet, typically measuring 29-34 cm (11.4-13.4 in) in length and weighing 140-192g (4.9-6.8 oz), is characterized by its vibrant green plumage contrasting sharply with a distinctive red forehead, bright blue cheeks and throat, and a bold black eye-stripe bordered by a white supercilium. Its most notable field mark, from which it derives its common name...
This barbet primarily inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland evergreen forests, as well as semi-evergreen forests, often found in hilly or montane regions. It thrives across an elevation range typically from 300 to 1,500 meters.
Its diet primarily consists of various fruits, with a strong preference for figs, supplemented by a significant portion of insects, especially during the breeding season.
The Red-vented Barbet is a diurnal species, generally observed singly or in pairs, though small groups may occasionally gather at fruiting trees. Foraging involves meticulously searching for fruits and, to a lesser extent, insects within the forest canopy and sub-canopy. Like other barbets, it is...
The Red-vented Barbet is a resident species found exclusively in mainland Southeast Asia, primarily distributed across southern Vietnam, southeastern Laos, and eastern Cambodia. Its range encompasses a significant portion of the Annamite Mountains and adjacent lowlands, where it occupies a relati...
Least Concern
- The Red-vented Barbet's scientific name, *Psilopogon lagrandieri*, honors Jean-Dupuy Lagrandière, a French naval officer and colonial administrator. - Its distinctive call, often described as a 'pok-a-rok' or 'kohr-kohr,' is loud, repetitive, and can accelerate, earning it the nickname 'motor b...