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2015 June 01

Great Himalayan Barbet (Megalaima virens) This is the largest barbet at 31–33 cm (12–13 in) in length and a weight of 192–295 g (6.8–10.4 oz).[2] It is a plump bird, with a short neck, large head and short tail. It has bristles at the fringe of its beak.

The adult has a blue head, large yellow bill, brown back and breast, green-streaked yellow belly and red vent. The rest of the plumage is green. Both sexes and immature birds are similar

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Uploaded on August 18, 2015
Taken on June 1, 2015