Black-eared Barbet
Psilopogon duvaucelii
蓝耳拟啄木鸟
Introduction
A barbet species in the family Megalaimidae. It is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo, inhabiting shrubland and forest habitats up to an altitude of 1,200 m (3,900 ft). Due to its extensive range, it is classified as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Description
This barbet exhibits predominantly olive-green plumage with a blue throat and nape. It has a robust black beak and a distinctive large black streak running between the eyes. Below the eyes, red spots are visible, each encircled by black coloration. Adults measure 16-17 cm (6.3-6.7 in) in length and weigh between 26.3-37 g (0.93-1.31 oz).
Distribution & Habitat
The species occurs throughout Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo, including adjacent islands such as Bangka Island, Nias Island, and the Batu Islands. It occupies forest and shrubland habitats from lowland areas up to 1,200 m (3,900 ft) elevation. Three subspecies are recognized: P. d. duvaucelii across the main range, P. d. gigantorhinus on Nias Island, and P. d. tanamassae in the Batu Islands.
Conservation
Listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. The assessment is based on the species' extensive geographic range, which is considered sufficient to preclude significant conservation concern despite any potential localized threats.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Megalaimidae
- Genus
- Psilopogon
- eBird Code
- buebar2
Vocalizations
Subspecies (3)
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Psilopogon duvaucelii duvaucelii
southern Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Bangka Island, and Borneo
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Psilopogon duvaucelii gigantorhinus
Nias Island (off northwestern Sumatra)
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Psilopogon duvaucelii tanamassae
Batu Islands (off western Sumatra)
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.