Golden-naped Barbet

Overview

The golden-naped barbet (Psilopogon pulcherrimus) is a medium-sized bird belonging to the family Megalaimidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo in Indonesia and Malaysia and is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Identification

• Body colouration is primarily green, with wings featuring a darker shade of green than the underparts.
• A small but distinct yellow nape forms a collar, accompanied by azure blue on the forehead extending to the nape and blue on the throat.
• The bird has a thick and distinctive bill with black mandibles, and a distinctive black band runs from the base of the bill to the eye.
• It is a stocky bird measuring 20–21.5 cm, with black pupils and greyish green tarsi.

Habitat

This species is endemic to the subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests of Borneo. It is presumably a resident species, most often reported in locations ranging from Mount Kinabalu and Trus Madi in the north to Mulu and Murud in the south.

Diet

The golden-naped barbet primarily feeds on fruits and berries, occasionally consuming insects like other barbet species. Foraging activity typically occurs in the mid-storey layer of the forest.

Did you know?

This bird is known to nest in tree cavities within the mid-storey layer of the forest.