Black-backed Barbet
NameBlack-backed Barbet
Common NameBlack-backed Barbet
Scientific NamePogoniulus scolopaceus
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsFeatures a bright red crown, contrasting with a black nape and back. The face and throat are white, with a black line extending from the eye. Underparts are white, transitioning to rufous-orange on the flanks and vent. Wings and tail are dark.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive, monotonous, and rapid series of 'poop' or 'pup' notes, often repeated continuously and sometimes accelerating.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south to Angola.
Identifying FeaturesRed crown, Black back, White face and throat, Rufous-orange flanks, Small size
Description
A small, stocky barbet with a striking red crown, black back, and white face. It typically forages in the canopy of forests and woodlands, feeding on a diet of fruits and insects.
