The moustached barbet (Psilopogon incognitus) is an Asian barbet. Barbets are a group of birds with a world-wide tropical distribution. They get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Moustached 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 annamensis
- Psilopogon flavifrons
- Psilopogon asiaticus
- Psilopogon oorti
- Psilopogon australis
- Psilopogon faiostrictus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Megalaimidae
- Genus
- Psilopogon
- Species
- Psilopogon incognitus
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