Description:
Nine subspecies of the Coppersmith Barbet are recognised.
These can be divided into two basic groups: Five subspecies have yellow around the eyes and throat; four subspecies have red around the eyes and throat.
Subspecies Megalaima haemacephala indica having the yellow face is found in large parts of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.
Ben Tre area, Mekong Delta, Vietnam, 25 December 2023