Crimsonbreasted Barbet
or Coppersmith
Megalaima haemacephala
Usually I have seen this singly
or in pairs. In Mysore however, I found it in groups of 12-16. In Bangalore also
I have found it in similar flocks (but also singly).
Here is a photo of a juvenile, taken in Mysore
in May 2000.
Amber Habib
Last modified: Nov 22 2000
