Gilded Barbet
NameGilded Barbet
Common NameGilded Barbet
Scientific NameCapito auratus
FamilyCapitonidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales feature a prominent golden-yellow crown, a black mask extending to the nape, and a bright orange throat and upper breast. The underparts are yellow, while the back is black with yellow streaking, and the wings are black with white barring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, repetitive, often trilling or hooting notes, sometimes described as 'puk-puk-puk' or 'trrr-trrr-trrr'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Amazon basin in South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresgolden-yellow crown, black facial mask, bright orange throat and upper breast, stout, dark bill, yellow underparts
Description
The Gilded Barbet is a striking, medium-sized barbet known for its vibrant plumage. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy of humid lowland forests.
