Red-crowned barbet
In Thai: นกโพระดกหลากสี, nok phoradok laak see
Binomial name: Psilopogon rafflesii, René-Primevère Lesson, 1839
The Red-crowned Barbet (Megalaima rafflesii) is a species of bird in the Ramphastidae family. 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.
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)
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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