Megalaimidae

The distinguishing characteristic in birds of this family is the presence of bristles around a thick beak. Might be hard to spot them in the foliage but you can hear them from miles away.

6 unique species photographed in this family

Blue-throated Barbet

Blue-throated Barbet at a park in Tezpur, Assam.

Barbet,Blue-throated Barbet at a park in Tezpur, Assam.

Malabar Barbet

Malabar Barbets sound and behave a lot like Coppersmiths. You'll see them perched on treetops sending out their metallic calls relentlessly.

Barbet,Malabar Barbets sound and behave a lot like Coppersmiths. You'll see them perched on treetops sending out their metallic calls relentlessly.

Coppersmith Barbet

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Brown-headed or Large Green Barbet

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Small Green or White-cheeked Barbet

The fruits on the Singapore cherry tree are a favourite for the White-cheeked Barbet.

Barbet,The fruits on the Singapore cherry tree are a favourite for the White-cheeked Barbet.

Lineated Barbet

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Coppersmith Barbet (Juvenile)

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