Yellow-spotted Barbet
NameYellow-spotted Barbet
Common NameYellow-spotted Barbet
Scientific NameBuccanodon duchaillui
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsThe head is black with a prominent red crown patch. There are distinct yellow supercilium (stripe above the eye) and malar stripes (stripe below the eye). The upperparts are olive-green, heavily spotted with yellow, while the underparts are yellowish-green, also spotted with yellow. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, often repeated series of soft, hooting notes, frequently described as 'poop-poop-poop' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, its range extends from Sierra Leone eastward through countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, reaching Uganda and Angola.
Identifying FeaturesRed crown patch, Black face with yellow supercilium and malar stripes, Olive-green body with prominent yellow spotting, Stocky build
Description
The Yellow-spotted Barbet is a small, stocky African barbet characterized by its striking red crown and black face with yellow markings. It typically inhabits the canopy of tropical forests, where it forages for fruits and insects.
