Coppersmith barbet

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A rare colour variant of the coppersmith barbet, a commonly seen green bird, has been recently photographed on the outskirts of Hyderabad.

About Coppersmith barbet

• The coppersmith barbet, also called the crimson-breasted barbet, is a small, brightly coloured Asian bird belonging to the barbet family (Megalaimidae). 
• It is known for its metronomic call that sounds similar to a coppersmith striking metal with a hammer.  
• Scientific Name: Psilopogon haemacephalus 

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Coppersmith barbet Habitat and Distribution

• It is a resident bird in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia.  
• They inhabit gardens, groves, and sparse woodland. 
• In northern India, they occur in the valleys of the outer Himalayas and are rare in northwestern Indian states and in wet forests in Assam. 
• It carves out holes inside a tree to build its nest.  

Coppersmith barbet Features

• Somewhat larger than a sparrow, it is a relatively small barbet at 17 cm. 
• It is a plump bird, with a short neck and large head. 
• It is brightly coloured, with a black-bordered yellow face, red forecrown, and throat patch. 
• Upper parts are grass green and underparts are yellowish-green, diffusely streaked with darker green. 
• The heavy bill is black, bordered at base with conspicuous bristles. 
• Eyes are brown, with a red eye-ring. Legs and feet are pinkish-red. 
• The short, truncated tail is distinctively triangular in flight. 

Coppersmith barbet Conservation Status

It is classified as ‘Least Concern‘ under the IUCN Red List. 

News: NIE