Crimson-Fronted Barbet

This photo was taken in Ganeshgudi. There were lots of barbet enjoying their feast on the fig tree.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

You're a master in tropical birds! Posted 11 years ago
1. Sunil R Agadi
  
  Lion
  
  I'm very much fond of birds, I do travel alot :) Thank you Fchristant. Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago

Virupaksha Hr

Green Fly

Really good pic..
Posted 11 years ago

Rakesh Agadi

Green Fly

I thought this was a different kind of parrot, but thanks for the information. Wonderful bird indeed. nice Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago

The Crimson-fronted Barbet

Crimson-fronted Barbet or Ceylon Small Barbet or Small Barbet is an Asian barbet endemic to Sri Lanka. The Malabar Barbet endemic to the Western Ghats of India used to be treated as a subspecies of this species. Barbets and toucans are a group of near passerine birds with a worldwide tropical distribution. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills.

The Crimson-fronted Barbet is an arboreal species of open woodland which eats fruit and insects. It nests.. more

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Similar species: Woodpeckers, Barbets, Toucans

Species identified by Sunil R Agadi