Birds Can Keep the Beat.. The metronomic call of the Coppersmith barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus)

The coppersmith barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus), also called crimson-breasted barbet and coppersmith, is an Asian barbet with crimson forehead and throat, known for its metronomic call that sounds similar to a coppersmith striking metal with a hammer. It is a resident bird in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. It carves out holes inside a tree to build its nest. It is predominantly frugivorous, but has been observed eating insects, especially winged termites.
Vocalisation
The call is a loud rather metallic tuk…tuk…tuk (or tunk), reminiscent of a copper sheet being beaten, giving the bird its name. Repeated monotonously for long periods, starting with a subdued tuk and building up to an even volume and tempo, the latter varying from 108 to 121 per minute and can continue with as many as 204 notes. They are silent and do not call in winter.
The beak remains shut during each call - a patch of bare skin on both sides of the throat inflates and collapses with each tuk like a rubber bulb and the head is bobbed.
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[@Birder_Joe]

Beautiful ! I love tosee and hear the bird singing in nature 💞💞💞

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Thank you for your appreciation 🙏💖

[@dhirajsoni3515]

Yes I heard this voice continually

[@Fortheloveofbirds2020]

A beautiful capture!

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Thank you so much 💖🙏