Eastern Yellow-billed Barbet
NameEastern Yellow-billed Barbet
Common NameEastern Yellow-billed Barbet
Scientific NameTrachyphonus purpuratus
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThis barbet features a bright yellow bill and bare skin around the eye, contrasting with a purplish-red crown and nape. Its body is predominantly black, with the lower breast and belly exhibiting prominent yellow-green scaling.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, repetitive series of 'kwa-kwa-kwa' or 'pup-pup-pup' notes, often given in duets, which can be quite loud and far-carrying.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across central and western Africa, its range extends from Sierra Leone eastward through countries like Cameroon and Gabon, to Uganda, and south into parts of Angola.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow bill, Yellow face and eye-ring, Purplish-red crown and nape, Black body with yellow-green scaled flanks and belly, Stocky barbet build
Description
The Eastern Yellow-billed Barbet is a striking medium-sized bird characterized by its vibrant plumage and stout build. It is typically found foraging in the mid-canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, often clinging to tree trunks.
