Crested Barbet
Where to spot
Savanna woodlands, dry forests, and thickets in East and Southern Africa, from southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya south to South Africa.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic resonant 'hoo-hoo-hoo' calls. Look for it foraging in fruit trees or perched conspicuously on branches in savanna areas. Its spotted flanks are a key field mark.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the breeding season. Active during the day.
Where to spot
Savanna woodlands, dry forests, and thickets in East and Southern Africa, from southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya south to South Africa.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic resonant 'hoo-hoo-hoo' calls. Look for it foraging in fruit trees or perched conspicuously on branches in savanna areas. Its spotted flanks are a key field mark.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the breeding season. Active during the day.
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Like many barbets, the Spot-flanked Barbet is an important seed disperser, contributing to the regeneration of trees and shrubs by consuming fruits and then expelling the seeds.
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