Red-fronted Barbet
NameRed-fronted Barbet
Common NameRed-fronted Barbet
Scientific NameTricholaema diademata
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe head is black with a prominent yellow supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a bright red patch on the forehead. The upperparts are black, heavily spotted and streaked with white and yellow. Underparts are whitish with black streaking on the flanks. It possesses a stout, dark grey bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a series of repeated, somewhat mournful or hooting notes, often described as 'poop-poop-poop' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa,' delivered at a steady pace.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, ranging from southeastern Sudan and Ethiopia south through Kenya and Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresred forehead patch, yellow supercilium, black and white striped/spotted plumage, stout bill
Description
A small, stout barbet characterized by its striking black, white, and yellow plumage with a distinctive red forehead patch. It typically forages in trees and shrubs, feeding on a diet of fruits and insects.
