Thailand

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)