Acacia Pied Barbet
NameAcacia Pied Barbet
Common NameAcacia Pied Barbet
Scientific NameTricholaema leucomelas
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThis barbet has a predominantly black and white plumage. Key features include a bright red forehead patch, a broad black eye-stripe, and a prominent yellow supercilium. The back is black with white spotting, and the wings show yellow streaking. Its underparts are white.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of trilling or bubbling notes, often described as a 'trrr-trrr-trrr' or 'pup-pup-pup' sound, which can be quite repetitive.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southern Africa, including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and parts of Angola and Zambia, typically in arid and semi-arid regions.
Identifying FeaturesRed forehead patch, Yellow supercilium, Black eye-stripe, Pied black and white body, Yellow streaking on wings, Stout, dark bill
Description
The Acacia Pied Barbet is a small, striking barbet with a distinctive pied plumage. It is often found in dry woodlands and savannas, where it forages for fruits and insects.
