Black-throated Barbet
NameBlack-throated Barbet
Common NameBlack-throated Barbet
Scientific NameTricholaema melanocephala
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsAdults have a black crown, a broad white supercilium, and a black stripe through the eye extending to a black throat. The back and wings are streaked black and yellow, while the underparts are pale greyish-white, often with some streaking on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its repetitive, often trilling or hooting calls, which can be quite loud and carry over distances. Calls are typically delivered from a prominent perch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, ranging from Sudan and Ethiopia south through Somalia, Kenya, and into northern Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresblack throat, white supercilium, black crown, yellow and black streaked back, stout bill
Description
A small, stout barbet characterized by its striking black and white head pattern and streaked yellow and black back. It typically forages for fruits and insects in dry woodlands and savannas, often perching conspicuously while vocalizing.
