Black-spotted Barbet
Black-spotted Barbet
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The Black-spotted Barbet is a medium-sized barbet, primarily green with distinctive black spots on its head and chest, giving it a unique patterned appearance. It inhabits humid tropical forests, where it forages for fruits and invertebrates.
Where to spot
Found in humid tropical lowland forests of the Amazon basin, including parts of Brazil, Venezuela, the Guianas, and Suriname.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often rhythmic, hooting calls. Look for its green body and spotted head/chest as it moves through the mid to upper canopy. It often perches quietly while foraging.
When to spot
Active year-round. Its calls are more prevalent during the breeding season, which often coincides with the local rainy season. Best observation times are early mornings.
Where to spot
Found in humid tropical lowland forests of the Amazon basin, including parts of Brazil, Venezuela, the Guianas, and Suriname.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often rhythmic, hooting calls. Look for its green body and spotted head/chest as it moves through the mid to upper canopy. It often perches quietly while foraging.
When to spot
Active year-round. Its calls are more prevalent during the breeding season, which often coincides with the local rainy season. Best observation times are early mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its 'spotted' appearance, the overall effect of its plumage helps it to effectively camouflage against dappled sunlight in the dense forest canopy.
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