Brown-breasted Barbet
NameBrown-breasted Barbet
Common NameBrown-breasted Barbet
Scientific NameLybius melanopterus
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsFeatures a bright red crown and face, blackish-brown upperparts, a broad brown band across the breast, and a white belly. The bill is stout and pale horn-colored.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of loud, repetitive "poop-poop-poop" or "kwa-kwa-kwa" calls, often given in duets.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, specifically from southern Somalia, through coastal Kenya and Tanzania, south to northern Mozambique.
Identifying FeaturesRed head, Brown breast band, White belly, Stout pale bill, Blackish upperparts
Description
This striking African barbet is characterized by its bright red head, dark brown upperparts, and a distinct brown band across its white breast. It is typically found in woodlands and savannas, where it forages for fruits and insects.
