Double-toothed Barbet
Double-toothed Barbet
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3 months ago
door
jenny van Dorland
Points:
100
The Double-toothed Barbet is a large and striking African barbet, characterized by its bright red head, black body, and distinctive 'double teeth' or notches on its powerful bill. It is a common resident of forests.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, forest edges, and clearings across a wide range in West and Central Africa, from Guinea to Uganda and Angola.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, resonant 'kwop-kwop-kwop' calls. Look for its unmistakable red head and black body perched conspicuously in fruiting trees or on exposed branches.
When to spot
Year-round; active and vocal throughout the day, especially in the early morning.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, forest edges, and clearings across a wide range in West and Central Africa, from Guinea to Uganda and Angola.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, resonant 'kwop-kwop-kwop' calls. Look for its unmistakable red head and black body perched conspicuously in fruiting trees or on exposed branches.
When to spot
Year-round; active and vocal throughout the day, especially in the early morning.
The unique 'double teeth' on its bill are actually serrations or notches that help it grip and dismember large fruits and insects, its primary food sources.
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