Family : Megalaimidae

Species : Megalaima franklinii

Common Name : Golden-throated Barbet

Malay Name : Takor Leher Emas

The Golden-throated Barbet, Megalaima franklinii, is an Asian barbet. Barbets are a group of near passerine
birds with a worldwide tropical distribution. They get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy
bills.

The Golden-throated Barbet is a resident breeder in the hills from northeast India east to southwestern China,
Malaysia and Vietnam. It is a species of broadleaf evergreen forest from 900–2565 m altitude. It nests in a
tree hole.

This barbet is 20.5-23.5 cm in length. It is a plump bird, with a short neck, large head and short tail. The bill
is dark, and the body plumage is green, but the subspecies have different head patterns. The adult northern
nominate form has a red and yellow crown, black eyestripe, white lower face neck, and yellow throat. The
sexes are similar, but the juvenile is duller with a weaker head pattern.

The male’s territorial call is a very loud pukwowk.

Source : Wikipedia