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White Cheeked Barbet

Megalaima viridis

Photo by Piali Bopanna
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Overall grass green body with brown head,neck and breast, streaked white;white chin and throat;white patch on cheek diagnostic;black ring around eye.(Description-"Feathered Jewels of Coorg")

Habitat:

The White-cheeked Barbet or Small Green Barbet is a species of barbet found in southern India. It is endemic to the forest areas of the Western Ghats and adjoining hills.

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lovely capture !
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PublishedJuly 8, 2012

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