Takur Api
Fire-tufted Barbet, Psilopogon pyrolophus, Takur Api
This species is one of common hill station Barbet in Malaysia highland areas, above 800m. Its usually solitary and its green plumage blends well with the foliage, thus making its difficult to spot when feeding on trees. But the call is unique, a cicada-like, high pitched whirr, repeated with increasing speed, make even experienced bird watchers confused it with a large cicada. Its highly specialized bill enables it to tackle hard fruits such as figs, which are swallowed whole.
Takur Api
Fire-tufted Barbet, Psilopogon pyrolophus, Takur Api
This species is one of common hill station Barbet in Malaysia highland areas, above 800m. Its usually solitary and its green plumage blends well with the foliage, thus making its difficult to spot when feeding on trees. But the call is unique, a cicada-like, high pitched whirr, repeated with increasing speed, make even experienced bird watchers confused it with a large cicada. Its highly specialized bill enables it to tackle hard fruits such as figs, which are swallowed whole.