Coppersmith Barbet
Psilopogon haemacephalus
The coppersmith barbet, also called crimson-breasted barbet and coppersmith, is an Asian barbet with crimson forehead and throat, known for its metronomic call that sounds similar to a coppersmith striking metal with a hammer. It is a resident bird in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. It carves out holes inside a tree to build its nest. It is predominantly frugivorous, but has been observed eating insects, especially winged termites.
- Scientific name
- Psilopogon haemacephalus
- Family
- Asian Barbets
- IUCN status
- LC