Piciformes / Megalaimidae / Psilopogon
Lineated Barbet
Psilopogon lineatus · 绿拟啄木鸟
Introduction
A species of Asian barbet (family Megalaimidae, genus Psilopogon). Native to the Terai and Brahmaputra basin regions, ranging eastward through Southeast Asia. Primarily a frugivore feeding on fruits. Breeds by excavating nesting cavities in tree trunks.
Distribution & Habitat
Occurs from the Terai region through the Brahmaputra basin eastward across Southeast Asia.
Behavior & Ecology
Diet consists primarily of fruits. Breeding behavior involves excavating nest holes in tree trunks for nesting.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Megalaimidae
- Genus
- Psilopogon
Vocalizations
Subspecies (2)
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Psilopogon lineatus hodgsoni
northwestern India and Nepal to southern China, Myanmar, Vietnam, and northern Malay Peninsula
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.
