Crimson-fronted barbet

Psilopogon rubricapillus is commonly known as, the crimson-fronted barbet and the Sri Lankan small barbet (හීන් ක ොටකටෝරුවො). It is an endemic species which inhabits to tropical moist lowland forests. Its’ body is green in color with a blue band at lower part of the head and neck. The black crescent behind the eyes adds an extra beauty. Short neck, large head and short tail gives the bird a distinct compact shape. The birds’ beak is black, short and stout. Legs and feet are pink-red with pale brown nails. The green color body is a perfect camouflage. The crimson-fronted barbets’ flight is short and powerful. The clattering made through the throat is inherent to the bird. It is made while closing the beak and the pressure puffs out the both sides of the face. The calls accompanied with the swaying of the head to and fro. The bird feed on fruits and insects. The Sri Lankan barbet breed during the first half of the year. The couple use their short and hard beak to make holes in a tree for their nests. At a time, they lay 2-4 white color eggs. Both parents take turns incubating eggs and feeding their young.