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Brown-headed Barbet, Megalaima zeylanica

Brown-headed Barbet, Megalaima zeylanica

2026-01-30 02:36:44 · · #1

Basic Information

Scientific classification

  • Chinese name: Brown-headed Woodpecker
  • Scientific name: Megalaima zeylanica, Brown-headed Barbet
  • Classification: Climbing birds
  • Family and genus: Entomomorpha, Pterygomorphaceae, Pterygomorpha

Vital signs data

  • Body length: No verification information available.
  • Weight: No verification information available.
  • Lifespan: No verification data available.

Significant features

Distribution and Habitat

The brown-headed barbet is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Appearance

The brown-headed barbet looks very similar to the striped barbet (also known as the spotted barbet, which is found in China), but the striped barbet has longitudinal stripes on its head and chest, and its base color is whiter.

Detailed introduction

The Brown-headed Barbet, scientifically known as Megalaima zeylanica, has unknown habits.

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