Red-vented Barbet
Psilopogon lagrandieri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyMegalaimidae (Asian Barbets)
- GenusPsilopogon (Typical Asian Barbets)
- SpeciesPsilopogon lagrandieri (Red-vented Barbet)
About the Red-vented Barbet
The red-vented barbet (Psilopogon lagrandieri) is an Asian barbet native to Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, where it inhabits subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Its plumage is green to bronze-coloured. Its head is brown with greyish patches on the throat and sides and a blue line above the eyes. It has a red patch below the tail. It is 29–34 cm (11–13 in) long.
In the Lac Boc Forest of Lâm Đồng Province, Vietnam, it consumes the fruit of Ficus sp., Litsea cubeba, Campylospermum serratum, Cinnamomum sp. and Knema sp., flowers of Wrightia sp., numerous invertebrates and some vertebrates. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-vented Barbet in Cat Tien National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-vented Barbet in Cat Tien National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-vented Barbet sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-vented Barbet in Cat Tien National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Red-vented Barbet in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.