Bearded Barbet
NameBearded Barbet
Common NameBearded Barbet
Scientific NameLybius dubius
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly black on the upperparts, head, and a broad breast band. The throat and belly are bright red, contrasting with white flanks. It has a pale yellow bill with a distinctive 'beard' of black bristles and a yellow eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, repetitive duets, often described as a series of 'kwa-kwa-kwa' or 'too-roo-too-roo' notes, typically given by a pair.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West Africa, its range extends from Senegal and Gambia eastward through Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, reaching into western Cameroon.
Identifying Featureslarge pale bill with prominent bristles, bright red throat and belly, black upperparts, yellow eye-ring
Description
This striking African barbet is characterized by its stout, pale bill surrounded by prominent black bristles. It exhibits a bold plumage pattern of black, red, and white, making it easily identifiable in its forest and savanna habitats. They are known for their loud, repetitive duetting calls.
