Psilopogon asiaticus davisoni

(Hume, 1877)

Vernacular names
English : Blue-throated barbet
French : Barbu à gorge bleue

Classification
Class : Aves
Order : Piciformes
Family : Ramphastidae/Megalaimidae
Notes : 1 other subspecies known

Identification
The species grows to 23 cm in length for a weight of 103 g. Mostly green plumage, short tail. Face and throat bright sky-blue, long black and horn-colored bill. Subspecies with red and blue crown and no purple wing spots.

Range and habitat
Subspecies found from south-east Myanmar to north Vietnam and south China. Species also occurs from north-east Pakistan and Himalayas to Myanmar. Lives in primary, secondary forests, plantations, orchards and gardens, to 2000 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is globally common and seems to locally expand its range, because of its adaptability. Often seen in cities when fruiting trees are present.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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