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Copper smith Barbet

Coppersmith Barbet - photo by JM Garg

Coppersmith Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala) is a scarce breeding resident in Haryana. This bird is found in the wooded areas.

Identification: A small brightly colored barbet, with a crimson forehead and patch on breast. It has yellow patches above and below the eye, a yellow throat and dark streaks on its belly and flanks. The legs and feet are a bright red.

Order: PICIFORMES   Family: Megalaimidae   Size: 17 cm

 
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