Black-breasted Barbet
NameBlack-breasted Barbet
Common NameBlack-breasted Barbet
Scientific NamePogonornis rolleti
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThe head, back, wings, and tail are glossy black. A prominent, broad band of vivid red crosses the breast, contrasting sharply with the black and the white flanks below it. The large bill is pale, typically whitish or yellowish-horn.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, resonant, and often repetitive calls, which can be a series of 'poop-poop-poop' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa' notes, frequently given in duets.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central Africa, specifically in parts of South Sudan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, pale, stout bill, Glossy black plumage, Vivid red breast band, White flanks, Arboreal behavior
Description
The Black-breasted Barbet is a striking, medium-sized barbet characterized by its stout, pale bill and bold plumage. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of forests.
