My next upcoming set will focus on yet another very colorful type of bird called a barbet. Barbets are found in both the “new” and “old” worlds. They tend to be plump birds, with short necks and large heads. They get their name from the bristles that fringe their heavy bills. Most species are brightly colored and live in tropical forests. They are found in the Piciformes (woodpecker) family and the “new world” barbets are closely related to the toucans. The Coppersmith Barbets range spans the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Sumatra, Java, Bali, and the Philippines. It is largely frugivorous, taking fruits, drupes, and berries, as well as some insects and flower parts. Its repetitive, metallic call, which recalls the sound of a coppersmith hammering metal, can be nearly ubiquitous during the breeding season throughout its range.