Golden-whiskered Barbet
Psilopogon chrysopogon
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae)
- Order
- Piciformes
Overview
The golden-whiskered barbet (Psilopogon chrysopogon) is an Asian barbet species native to the western Malay Archipelago, where it inhabits foremost forests up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) elevation. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004 because of its wide distribution.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Golden-whiskered barbet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
