Blue-throated Barbet
An Asian barbet in the family
Megalaimidae which differs from Old
World barbets...found across the Indian
subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Psilopogon asiaticus
(L 9.1")
Near Doi Chiang
Dao Monastery
21Mar2016
Beautiful bird 
Always colorful 
Really catches the eye 
Bolder than some 
Eats insects or seeds 
Trees are where he’s found
  (Kim Barney)