Miombo Pied Barbet
NameMiombo Pied Barbet
Common NameMiombo Pied Barbet
Scientific NameTricholaema frontata
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe head features a prominent red forehead, a bright yellow supercilium, and a black crown and eye-stripe. The upperparts are dark with yellow streaking, while the underparts are white with heavy black spotting, particularly on the breast and flanks. It has a stout, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a series of monotonous, repetitive 'poop-poop-poop' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa' notes, often given from a high perch within the canopy.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Miombo woodlands of south-central Africa, found in parts of Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesRed forehead, Yellow supercilium, Black crown and eye-stripe, Heavily spotted white underparts, Stout, dark bill
Description
This small, stout-billed barbet is characterized by its striking black, yellow, and red head plumage and heavily spotted underparts. It typically forages in the canopy of Miombo woodlands, feeding on a mixed diet of fruits and insects.
