Green Barbet
NameGreen Barbet
Common NameGreen Barbet
Scientific NameCryptolybia olivacea
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsThis species has a dark grey to blackish head and throat, contrasting with an olive-green back and wings. Its underparts are a dull olive-brownish, and it possesses a stout, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, repetitive hooting or bubbling call, often described as 'poop-poop-poop' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern Africa, with disjunct populations occurring in parts of Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey/blackish head contrasting with olive body, Stout, dark bill, Overall olive-green and dull brownish plumage, Repetitive hooting call
Description
The Green Barbet is a medium-sized barbet characterized by its dark head and olive-green body. It typically forages in the forest canopy, feeding on a mix of fruits and insects.
