Bearded Barbet
Bearded Barbet
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The Bearded Barbet is a large and highly distinctive African barbet, easily recognized by its bold red, yellow, and black plumage, and prominent black 'beard' or bristly facial feathers.
Where to spot
Savanna woodlands, dry forests, and gallery forests across West Africa, from Senegal to Cameroon.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, repetitive 'kwock-kwock-kwock' calls. Look for its unmistakable bright plumage and black beard as it perches conspicuously in trees or on exposed branches.
When to spot
Year-round; highly vocal, especially during the breeding season. Active throughout the day.
Where to spot
Savanna woodlands, dry forests, and gallery forests across West Africa, from Senegal to Cameroon.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, repetitive 'kwock-kwock-kwock' calls. Look for its unmistakable bright plumage and black beard as it perches conspicuously in trees or on exposed branches.
When to spot
Year-round; highly vocal, especially during the breeding season. Active throughout the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The impressive 'beard' of this barbet is actually a tuft of stiff, forward-pointing feathers that may play a role in display or tactile sensation during foraging.
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