Bornean Barbet
Psilopogon eximius
- 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 →
Closest Relatives at Sepilok
Black-eared Barbet
Psilopogon duvaucelii
Red-throated Barbet
Psilopogon mystacophanos
Gold-whiskered Barbet
Psilopogon chrysopogon
Yellow-crowned Barbet
Psilopogon henricii
Red-crowned Barbet
Psilopogon rafflesii
Mountain Barbet
Psilopogon monticola
Brown Barbet
Caloramphus fuliginosus
White-bellied Woodpecker
Dryocopus javensis
Banded Woodpecker
Chrysophlegma miniaceum
White-rumped Woodpecker
Meiglyptes tristis
Buff-necked Woodpecker
Meiglyptes tukki
Rufous Piculet
Sasia abnormis
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
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 Sepilok?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bornean Barbet sighting in Sepilok, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bornean Barbet in Sepilok?
March has the highest sighting rate for Bornean Barbet in Sepilok in our monthly data.