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White-cheeked Barbet

Megalaima viridis

Photo by bhargav.py
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Like many other barbets of Asia, these are green, sit still and perch upright making them difficult to spot. During the breeding season which begins at the start of summer their calls become loud and constant especially in the mornings.

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Nice series on white-cheeked Barbet feasting on a dragon fly...
Thnx MattMoore and Leana Lahom-Cristobal!
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PublishedNovember 8, 2012

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