The golden-throated barbet (Psilopogon franklinii) is an Asian barbet native to Southeast Asia, where it inhabits foremost forests between 900 and 2,700 m (3,000 and 8,900 ft) altitude. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because of its wide distribution and stable population.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Golden-throated 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 oorti
- Psilopogon duvaucelii
- Psilopogon cyanotis
- Psilopogon rubricapillus
- Psilopogon chrysopogon
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Megalaimidae
- Genus
- Psilopogon
- Species
- Psilopogon franklinii
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