Naked-faced Barbet
NameNaked-faced Barbet
Common NameNaked-faced Barbet
Scientific NameGymnobucco calvus
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly dull brown, appearing somewhat shaggy, with a slightly paler underside. The most striking feature is the bare, blackish skin around the eyes and lores, contrasting with a stout, pale pinkish-horn bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of loud, chattering, and often monotonous calls, typically a series of 'kwa-kwa-kwa' or 'churr-churr-churr' notes, frequently given in chorus by a group.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east through Nigeria and Cameroon to western Democratic Republic of Congo and northern Angola.
Identifying FeaturesBare, blackish facial skin, Dull brown body plumage, Stout, pale bill, Social behavior and noisy flocks, Found in West and Central African forests
Description
The Naked-faced Barbet is a medium-sized, dull brown barbet characterized by its distinctive bare, blackish facial skin. It is a social species, often found in noisy flocks foraging for fruit in the canopy of forests and clearings.
