Facts About Coppersmith Barbet

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You enter a forest patch, you hear the metallic, repetitive sound “tuk tuk tuk,” know that it’s this beautiful bird, the coppersmith barbet. Here are some #FridayFacts about the vibrant coloured bird! • 1. The bird came to be known as coppersmith barbet owing to the distinctive call, which follows the sound of “tuk tuk.” It is similar to the sound produced when a coppersmith beats a sheet using a mallet. • 2. A widespread resident species in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, they breed throughout the year. • 3. Coppersmith barbets are mainly frugivorous - consuming fruits ranging from figs and guavas to mangoes and berries. Occasionally, they may also feed on insects. • 4. Their robust bill helps them to peck and carve out holes in tree bark for them to nest in. Their beaks also aid them to crush fruits and insects easily. • 5. They are important seed dispersers, distributed across various habitats from tropical forests to urban areas. • Watch the video to learn more about Coppersmith Barbet! • Follow Wildlife SOS: • Facebook: / wildlifesosindia • Instagram: / wildlifesos • Twitter: / • Official website: https://wildlifesos.org • Copyright © 2022 Wildlife SOS. All rights reserved

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