Scientific Name: Psilopogon rafflesii
English Name: Red-crowned Barbet
Observed in: Dairy Firm Nature Park
Local Status: Uncommon Resident
Observed Timing: Mar-23
2022年Rifle Range Linkでその姿を一瞬確認して以来、観察の機会がなかった。当地に生息するゴシキドリ科3種の中では最も個体数が少ない。それが2023年、誰の目にもつく通りの傍に巣作りをしたものだから、シンガポール中のBirderが大挙して押し寄せた。
緑、青、黄色、赤、黒のまさに5色を配したゴシキドリは国外含めると様々いるけれど、当種が最も色合いのバランスがとても良くて美しいと思う。
Since catching a glimpse of it on Rifle Range Link in 2022, I hadn’t had a chance to observe it again. Among the three species of Barbet found in this area, it is the least abundant. But in 2023, it chose to build its nest right by a prominent road, drawing birdwatchers from all over Singapore.
The Red-crowned Barbet, with its combination of green, blue, yellow, red, and black, indeed showcases all five colors. While there are various Barbet species with such colors, I believe this particular species has an exceptionally well-balanced and stunning coloration, not just in Singapore but also internationally.