Black-throated Barbet
Black-throated Barbet
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The Black-throated Barbet is a medium-sized African barbet with a distinctive black throat and crown, contrasted by white ear-coverts and yellow-streaked underparts. It prefers dry acacia country.
Where to spot
Dry acacia woodlands, thorny scrub, and semi-arid savannas in Northeast and East Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often repetitive 'purrr' or 'trrr' call. Look for it in acacia trees or on low branches, foraging for fruits and insects. The black throat is a key field mark.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the breeding season. Active throughout the day.
Where to spot
Dry acacia woodlands, thorny scrub, and semi-arid savannas in Northeast and East Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often repetitive 'purrr' or 'trrr' call. Look for it in acacia trees or on low branches, foraging for fruits and insects. The black throat is a key field mark.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the breeding season. Active throughout the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Black-throated Barbets often nest in old woodpecker holes or excavate their own cavities in dead trees, raising their young in these safe havens.
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