Sooty Barbet
Caloramphus hayii
Silhouette: Vijay Cavale (photo), John E. McCormack, Michael G. Harvey, Brant C. Faircloth, Nicholas G. Crawford, Travis C. Glenn, Robb T. Brumfield & T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyMegalaimidae (Asian Barbets)
- GenusCaloramphus (Asian Brown Barbets)
- SpeciesCaloramphus hayii (Sooty Barbet)
About the Sooty Barbet
The sooty barbet (Caloramphus hayii) is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is found in Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Sumatra and formerly Singapore where it is extirpated. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
This species is split from the brown barbet (C. fuliginosus) which is an endemic species on Borneo. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sooty Barbet in Way Kambas 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 | |
| 2 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 4 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 6 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sooty Barbet in Way Kambas National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Sooty Barbet sighting in Way Kambas National Park, based on 103 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sooty Barbet in Way Kambas National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Sooty Barbet in Way Kambas National Park in our monthly data.