Mountain Barbet

Mountain Barbet

Psilopogon monticola

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Megalaimidae

About

The mountain barbet is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is endemic to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Fun Fact

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo.

Diet

Feed on fruits, but will also eat a wide range of insects, such as ants, cicadas, dragonflies, crickets, locusts, beetles, moths and mantids.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance