Appearance
This is the largest barbet at 31–33 cm in length and a weight of 192–295 g . It is a plump bird, with a short neck, large head and short tail.The adult has a blue head, large yellow bill, brown back and breast, green-streaked yellow belly and red vent. The rest of the plumage is green. Both sexes and immature birds are similar.
Habitat
The great barbet is a resident breeder in the lower-to-middle altitudes of the Himalayas, ranging across northern India, Nepal and Bhutan, Bangladesh and some parts of Southeast Asia, as far away as Laos.The nesting season is from April to July. This species typically builds nests in tree holes. The male and female birds share the parental duties.
Reproduction
The great barbet is a resident breeder in the lower-to-middle altitudes of the Himalayas, ranging across northern India, Nepal and Bhutan, Bangladesh and some parts of Southeast Asia, as far away as Laos.The nesting season is from April to July. This species typically builds nests in tree holes. The male and female birds share the parental duties.
Food
The diet of this species is mainly fruits and insects.References:
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