Coppersmith Barbet
Photo: Shantanu Kuveskar · CC BY-SA 4.0

Asian Barbets

Coppersmith Barbet

Psilopogon haemacephalus

LCLeast Concern
Family
Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae)
Order
Piciformes

Overview

The coppersmith barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus), 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.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.