Crimson-fronted Barbet

Psilopogon rubricapillus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Megalaimidae

About

The crimson-fronted barbet, also called Sri Lanka barbet, is an Asian barbet endemic to Sri Lanka where it inhabits tropical moist lowland forests up to 1,300 m (4,300 ft) elevation.

Fun Fact

He placed it with the puffbirds in the genus Bucco and coined the binomial name Bucco rubricapillus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Sri Lanka where it inhabits tropical moist lowland forests up to 1,300 m (4,300 ft) elevation.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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