Double-toothed Barbet
NameDouble-toothed Barbet
Common NameDouble-toothed Barbet
Scientific NameLybius bidentatus
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly black on the head, back, and wings, contrasting sharply with a bright red breast and belly. It features a pale, heavy, conical bill and a yellow patch around the eye, with some white streaking on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, repetitive series of 'kwa-kwa-kwa' or 'krr-krr-krr' calls, often performed in duets by a pair.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone eastward to Uganda and Kenya, and south into parts of Angola.
Identifying FeaturesBright red breast and belly, Black upperparts and head, Pale, heavy, conical bill, Yellow patch around the eye
Description
The Double-toothed Barbet is a striking medium-sized bird known for its vibrant red and black plumage. It typically forages in the canopy of forests, feeding on fruits and insects, and often calls in duets.
