Least Concern — common and widespread in its range.

23–25 cm in length; a medium-sized, stout barbet with a heavy bill, green body, red forehead, yellow throat, and distinctive white cheek patches.

Resident species — non-migratory throughout its range.

Does not migrate; remains within the same territories year-round.

Mainly January to June, peaking in spring.

Excavates nest holes in tree trunks, branches, palms, and occasionally electric poles; clutch usually 2–4 eggs; both sexes share incubation and care.

Occurs in forests, wooded hills, plantations, orchards, gardens, and urban green spaces, especially in peninsular India.

Primarily frugivorous; feeds on figs, berries, fruits, also takes insects such as ants and beetles.