Red-faced Barbet
NameRed-faced Barbet
Common NameRed-faced Barbet
Scientific NameLybius rubrifacies
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is mostly black, with a distinctive bright red face, forehead, and throat. It has a stout, pale greyish-horn colored bill and a noticeable white streak on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a monotonous series of repeated 'poop-poop-poop' or 'too-too-too' notes, often given in a duet by a pair.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland, savanna, urban
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small region of East Africa, found in parts of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and northwestern Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresbright red face and throat, mostly black body, stout pale bill, white flank streak
Description
A small, stocky barbet characterized by its predominantly black plumage and striking bright red face. It has a stout, pale bill and is typically found foraging for fruits and insects in trees and shrubs within its restricted East African range.
