About Psilopogon nuchalis (Gould, 1863)
Psilopogon nuchalis (Gould, 1863) measures approximately 20 cm (7.9 in) in total length. Its plumage is primarily green overall. It has a red spot on the lore, blue coloring on the ear-coverts and lower malar, a mustard yellow throat, and a yellow forehead. A black stripe runs above the eye, and the beak is thick and black. The breast holds a blue band and a red band, the belly is yellowish-green, and the feet are greyish. Males and females have identical appearances. This species is commonly found in forests at elevations up to 2,800 m (9,200 ft). It feeds on both fruits and insects. Its breeding season runs from March to August. It nests in tree cavities, and may either use a pre-existing cavity or excavate its own.
