Black-collared Barbet
NameBlack-collared Barbet
Common NameBlack-collared Barbet
Scientific NameLybius torquatus
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe Black-collared Barbet has a bright red head and throat, bordered by a prominent black band or collar across the nape and upper breast. Its back and wings are dark grey, sometimes with a greenish tinge, while the underparts are pale yellowish-white, often faintly streaked. It possesses a stout, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, repetitive 'pup-pup-pup' or 'kik-kik-kik' calls, often given in duets or choruses, which can be heard over long distances.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern and eastern Africa, ranging from eastern South Africa northwards through Eswatini, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, and parts of Tanzania and Kenya.
Identifying Featuresbright red head, prominent black collar, stout dark bill, grey back, yellowish underparts
Description
A medium-sized barbet with striking red and black head markings, often found in trees. It is known for its fruit-eating habits and distinctive calls, often given in duets.
