Bornean Barbet
Psilopogon eximius
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyMegalaimidae (Asian Barbets)
- GenusPsilopogon (Typical Asian Barbets)
- SpeciesPsilopogon eximius (Bornean Barbet)
About the Bornean Barbet
The Bornean barbet (Psilopogon eximius) is a species of bird in the Megalaimidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia where it is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bornean Barbet in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bornean Barbet in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bornean Barbet sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bornean Barbet in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
April has the highest sighting rate for Bornean Barbet in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.