Wildlife & Flora
Golden Throated Barbet
Golden Throated Barbet (Megalaima franklinii) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around New Bridge, Tilche, Pothana.
- Scientific name
- Megalaima franklinii
- Local name
- Kuklung
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
Just like other barbets, these guys are primary residents of forests of south- east Asia. Annapurna Conservation Area is as far west as you will ever find these guys. Even though ACAP is right at the boundary of this guy's comfort zone, they are nevertheless frequently encountered here.
