Red-crowned barbet
In Thai: นกโพระดกหลากสี, nok phoradok laak see
Binomial name: Psilopogon rafflesii, René-Primevère Lesson, 1839
The red-crowned barbet (Psilopogon rafflesii) is a species of bird in the family Megalaimidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
The red-crowned barbet is medium-large, at 24.5–27 cm (9.6–10.6 in) in length and 99–150 grams (3.5–5.3 ounces) in weight. It is primarily green, with a red crown and spots below the eyes, black and yellow face, and a blue throat and eyebrow. Females resemble males, but are duller.
Feeding habits
The prey of red-crowned barbet include land snails of the genus Amphidromus.
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Scientific classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Megalaimidae
- Genus
- Psilopogon
- Species
- Psilopogon rafflesii
Common names
- Thai: นกโพระดกหลากสี, nok phoradok laak see
Conservation status

Near Threatened (IUCN3.1)
Range Map

- Ao Phang-Nga National Park
- Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Khao Lak - Lam Ru National Park
- Khao Luang National Park
- Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
- Khao Phra - Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary
- Khao Sok National Park
- Khuan Khanun District, Phatthalung
- Ko Tao
- Mueang Krabi District, Krabi
- San Kala Khiri National Park
- Sri Phang-nga National Park
- Su-ngai Kolok District, Narathiwat
- Thale Ban National Park
- Yan Ta Khao District, Trang