White-eared Barbet
NameWhite-eared Barbet
Common NameWhite-eared Barbet
Scientific NameStactolaema leucotis
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsThis barbet has a black head and upperparts, with a distinctive white patch behind the eye, giving it its common name. Its throat and breast are white, often with some dark streaking on the flanks, while its wings and tail are brownish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of loud, ringing 'kwa-kwa-kwa' or 'krr-krr-krr' notes, which are often given in duets by pairs.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and southern Africa, including parts of Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Identifying Featuresprominent white patch behind the eye, black head and upperparts, white throat and breast, stout, dark bill, often seen eating fruit
Description
The White-eared Barbet is a striking medium-sized barbet found in eastern and southern Africa. It is characterized by its bold black, white, and brown plumage, and is often observed foraging for fruits in the forest canopy.
