English: The blue-throated barbet is a non-migratory, arboreal medium-sized barbet, about the size of a myna (19–22 cm (7.5–8.7 in)). Sexes are similar though the female (87–103 g (3.1–3.6 oz)) is slightly heavier than the male (79–100 g (2.8–3.5 oz)). It is a stocky, green bird with a short tail. is a non-migratory, arboreal medium-sized barbet, about the size of a myna. Sexes are similar though the female is slightly heavier than the male. It is a stocky, green bird with a short tail.