Black-girdled Barbet
NameBlack-girdled Barbet
Common NameBlack-girdled Barbet
Scientific NameCapito dayi
FamilyCapitonidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsMales have a black crown with a prominent red forehead patch, black upperparts, and a white throat and breast. A broad black band crosses the breast, and the belly is white. Females lack the red crown, having an entirely black crown, but are otherwise similar to males. Both sexes have a stout, pale bill.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations typically consist of soft, hooting or cooing notes, often repeated in a series such as 'poo-poo-poo' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Amazon basin of Brazil, primarily found south of the Amazon River in the states of Amazonas and Pará.
Identifying FeaturesSexual dimorphism (red crown on male, black on female), Black upperparts with white throat and breast, Distinct black breast band, Stout, pale bill, Stocky build
Description
The Black-girdled Barbet is a small, stocky bird found in the Amazon rainforest. Males are distinguished by a bright red crown, while females have an all-black crown. They typically forage in the canopy for fruits and insects.
