Turquoise-throated Barbet
Psilopogon chersonesus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyMegalaimidae (Asian Barbets)
- GenusPsilopogon (Typical Asian Barbets)
- SpeciesPsilopogon chersonesus (Turquoise-throated Barbet)
About the Turquoise-throated Barbet
The turquoise-throated barbet (Psilopogon chersonesus) is an Asian barbet found in Thailand. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills; this species eats fruits and insects. It used to be considered a subspecies of the blue-throated barbet. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Turquoise-throated Barbet in Khao Luang 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 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Turquoise-throated Barbet in Khao Luang National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Turquoise-throated Barbet sighting in Khao Luang National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Turquoise-throated Barbet in Khao Luang National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Turquoise-throated Barbet in Khao Luang National Park in our monthly data.