Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Barbets :: Brown-headed Barbet

Brown-headed Barbet Megalaima zeylanica

Described by: Gmelin, J. F. (1788)
Alternate common name(s): Green Barbet, Oriental Green Barbet, Great Green Barbet, Large Green Barbet
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India - Jul 10, 2004 © Jugal Tiwari  Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India - Aug 5, 2004 © Jugal Tiwari 
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Range

Himalayas s. in the Indian Subcontinent and Sri Lanka;
Two populations;
(1) W. Himalayas (Nepal).
(2) W. India.
(3) C. and e. India.
(4) S. India and Sri Lanka.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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