Black-billed Barbet
Black-billed Barbet
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The Black-billed Barbet is a distinctive African barbet with a red head, black bill, and contrasting black and yellow or white streaked body plumage. It inhabits savannas and woodlands.
Where to spot
Savanna woodlands, dry forests, and cultivated areas with scattered trees in Northeast and East Africa, including Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, and South Sudan.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic loud, rhythmic calls. Look for its red head and prominent black bill as it perches on branches or forages in fruiting trees.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the breeding season. Active throughout the day.
Where to spot
Savanna woodlands, dry forests, and cultivated areas with scattered trees in Northeast and East Africa, including Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, and South Sudan.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic loud, rhythmic calls. Look for its red head and prominent black bill as it perches on branches or forages in fruiting trees.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the breeding season. Active throughout the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Black-billed Barbets are often seen feeding on a variety of fruits and berries, and also supplement their diet with insects, particularly termites.
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