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Coppersmith Barbet, Crimson-breasted Barbet or Coppersmith

Megalaima haemacephala

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13.0781, 80.2753

Field Notes

Description:

Is a bird with crimson forehead and throat which is best known for its metronomic call that has been likened to a coppersmith striking metal with a hammer.

Habitat:

Found in gardens, groves and sparse woodland.

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Birds of Western Ghats
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Tamil Nadu Biodiversity
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Birds of South India
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2012

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