The black-eared barbet (Psilopogon duvaucelii) is a barbet in the family Megalaimidae native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. It inhabits shrubland and forest up to an elevation of 1,200 m (3,900 ft). Because of its large range, it is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Black-eared Barbet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Psilopogon cyanotis
- Psilopogon malabaricus
- Psilopogon rafflesii
- Psilopogon mystacophanos
- Psilopogon franklinii
- Psilopogon asiaticus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Megalaimidae
- Genus
- Psilopogon
- Species
- Psilopogon duvaucelii
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