Endemic to lowland forests of Borneo. As its name suggests, mainly brown in color, with bright red legs and a large bill which is pale in females and dark in males. I have seen this species in Borneo.

Endemic to well-preserved moist forests of the Western Ghats, where it is usually hard to see. Its call is very similar to that of the coppersmith barbet, which tends to be found in more open areas. I saw this species in the foothills of south India.

Widespread in open woodlands and gardens of the Indian Subcontinent east throughout Southeast Asia to the Philippines, Sumatra and Java. Most forms feature a yellow and red face while others have only red markings. Named after its remarkable call, reminiscent of a smith hitting a metal object. I have observed this species in Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand and India.

Found in lowland forested areas across Indochina. Mostly green juveniles lacks the complex red-and-blue facial pattern, as is common in other barbet species. I have seen this species in Cat Tien in Vietnam.

Restricted to lowland moist forests in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Extremely similar and once considered conspecific to the extralimital blue-eared barbet. I have encountered this species in Borneo.

Restricted to montane forests of central Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, although it has been introduced to Java. Perhaps the most distinctive and beautiful member of its family. I have observed this species in Bukit Fraser in Malaysia.

Found up in the canopies of moist lowland forests of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. It is nearly threatened due to habitat destruction. I have seen this species in its population stronghold within Singapore.

Endemic to the highland forests of Borneo, where it is the barbet found in highest altitudes — from 1,000 m to above 3,000 m. Lacks red marks but sports a bright blue face and its namesake golden nape only visible under certain angles. I have observed this species in Borneo.

Found deep in lowland and foothill forests of the Indochinese Peninsula. Bright green plumage with a brown streaked head and breast, it conceals in the canopy very well, although its distinctive call alerts its presence. I have seen this species in Cat Tien in Vietnam.

Found in open woodlands, gardens and forest edge from the Himalayas and West Bengal to Indochina, the Malay Peninsula and Java. It is perhaps the least shy member of its family and often sits in open perches. I have seen this species in Cambodia, Vietnam and in its introduced range in Singapore.

Endemic to all kinds of wooded habitats in southern India, where its distinctive call is a neverending part of the soundscape throughout the day, often among the only sounds during the hottest midday hours, present even in urban areas. Despite that, as most barbets, it usually remains well hidden in the canopy. I saw this species in different places of south India.

Endemic to the highland forests of Borneo, where it occurs in an altitudinal range from 600 m to 1,200 m. Hard to see and less colorful than other relatives found in the same habitat, with a bluish head and a bright red small crown. I have observed this species in Borneo.

Restricted to the high canopies of rainforests in the Malay Peninsula, Borneo and Sumatra. Their namesake large gold patches on the cheeks are the most distinctive feature of the species, although it is most often heard than seen as most barbets. I have only briefly seen this species in Peninsular Malaysia.

Found in foothill forests across the Indochinese region. Mostly green and somewhat plain, with a bluish face featuring several black lines and bright red paches on crown and front. I have encountered this species in Thailand.

Endemic to the Annamite Range between central Vietnam and far eastern Laos and Cambodia. It was once considered conspecific with the very similar black-browed barbet, both sporting a bright blue face with black, light yellow and red markings. I have seen this species in the Da Lat plateau of Vietnam.

Endemic to highland forests of the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. Despite being having a narrow distribution, its distinctive song is persistent across its range, informing about its abundance as the birds remain hidden in the canopy. I have observed this species in Bukit Fraser, Malaysia.