Green-eared Barbet

The Green-eared Barbet is a resident breeder in southern China, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. It is a species of broadleaf evergreen and mixed or open woodlands at up to 900 m altitude. It nests in a tree hole.

The Green-eared Barbet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Green-eared Barbet, Megalaima faiostricta, is an Asian barbet. Barbets are a group of near passerine birds with a worldwide tropical distribution. They get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills. The Green-eared Barbet is a resident breeder in southern China, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. It is a species of broadleaf evergreen and mixed or open woodlands at up to 900 m altitude. It nests in a tree hole. This barbet is 24.5–27 cm in length. More

For the purposes of our bird news services, Green-eared Barbet is classed as Ungraded: species which are unlikely to appear as wild birds in Britain or Ireland hide section Most recent photos of Green-eared Barbet (1) Khao Yai, East Region, Thailand Khao Yai, East Region, Thailand01/03/2009 Khao Yai, East Region, Thailand 01/03/2009 View all pictures of Green-eared Barbet View all pictures of Green-eared Barbet show section External Links (0) We currently have no More

Green-eared Barbet Megalaima faiostricta at Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand, January 2009. Blue-eared Barbet Megalaima australis at Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand, January 2009. Coppersmith's Barbet Megalaima haemacephala at Lumpini Park, Bangkok, Thailand, January 2009. More

birds, amongst them this Green-eared Barbet, which was a lifer for me. - YLL Taxonomic Notes : Select an image: More