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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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Gold-whiskered 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 auricularis
- Psilopogon mystacophanos
- Psilopogon oorti
- Psilopogon rafflesii
- Psilopogon franklinii
- Psilopogon armillaris
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Megalaimidae
- Genus
- Psilopogon
- Species
- Psilopogon chrysopogon
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