Blue-throated Barbet
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| Megalaima asiatica (Latham, 1790) |
The Blue-throated Barbet (Megalaima asiatica) is an Asian barbet. Barbets and toucans are a group of near passerine birds with a world-wide tropical distribution. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills.
This barbet eats fruits and insects.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Megalaima asiatica. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
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-_Preening_at_Kolkata_I_IMG_2360.jpg/120px-Blue-throated_Barbet_(Megalaima_asiatica)-_Preening_at_Kolkata_I_IMG_2360.jpg) Preening in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. |
 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. |
 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. |
 Preening in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. |
 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. |
 Carrying food for Juveniles in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. |
_I_IMG_0727.jpg/120px-Blue_throated_Barbet_(Immature)_I_IMG_0727.jpg) Immature in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. |
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