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Megalaima haemacephala
The Coppersmith Barbet or Crimson-breasted Barbet or Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala) is a bird with crimson forehead and throat which is best known for its metronomic call that has been likened to a coppersmith striking metal with a hammer! And it did!
Scrubby forest on the side of a 1000 m hill.
Such a beauty should have a name ASAP. :-) Welcome Pam, keep them coming! Merry Christmas!