Taiwan barbet
Introduction Psilopogon nuchalis singingThe '''Taiwan barbet''' ('''''Psilopogon nuchalis'''''), also known as the '''embroidered barbet''', is a species of bird endemic to the country of Taiwan.
Taxonomy It was formerly considered a subspecies of the black-browed barbet (''Psilopogon oorti'') and placed in the genus ''Megalaima''.
Description It is about  long. The plumage is mostly green. The lore has a red spot. The ear-coverts and lower malar are blue. The throat is mustard yellow. The forehead is yellow. There is a black stripe above the eye. The beak is black and thick. The breast has a blue band and a red band. The belly is yellowish-green. The feet are greyish. The sexes are alike.
Name In Taiwan, the bird is known as the "five-colored bird" (), referring to the five colors on its plumage. Because of its colorful plumage and that its call resembles that of a percussion instrument known as a wooden fish, the species is also referred to as the "colorful monk" (; Taiwanese Hokkien: ) by Taiwanese.
Habitat and ecology It is commonly found in forests at elevations of up to . It feeds on fruits and insects. The breeding season is from March to August. It nests in tree cavities. It may use an existing cavity or excavate one.
See also *List of endemic species of Taiwan
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