Yellow-fronted Barbet
Psilopogon flavifrons
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyMegalaimidae (Asian Barbets)
- GenusPsilopogon (Typical Asian Barbets)
- SpeciesPsilopogon flavifrons (Yellow-fronted Barbet)
About the Yellow-fronted Barbet
The yellow-fronted barbet (Psilopogon flavifrons) is an Asian barbet, which is an endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka, where it inhabits subtropical and tropical moist forests, wetlands, plantations and rural gardens up to an altitude of 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
It has green plumage with a yellow crown and blue patches below the eyes, on the throat and the chin. It is 21–22 cm (8.3–8.7 in) long and weighs 57–60 g (2.0–2.1 oz). It feeds on berries, fruits and occasionally insects. It nests in a tree hole, where it lays 2-3 eggs.
The yellow-fronted barbet appears on a 5 rupee Sri Lankan postal stamp. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-fronted Barbet in Sinharaja Forest Reserve
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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 | Sinharaja Forest Reserve | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 2 | Horton Plains National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 3 | Yala National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-fronted Barbet in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-fronted Barbet sighting in Sinharaja Forest Reserve, based on 1,548 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-fronted Barbet in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
March has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-fronted Barbet in Sinharaja Forest Reserve in our monthly data.