Hairy-breasted Barbet
Hairy-breasted Barbet
100
3 months ago
door
jenny van Dorland
Points:
100
The Hairy-breasted Barbet is a medium-sized African barbet with a robust bill, black and white striped head, and distinctive bristly feathers on its breast, giving it a 'hairy' appearance. It prefers humid forests.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and montane forests, especially the sub-canopy and mid-story, in West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda and Angola.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often rapid 'pok-pok-pok' call. Scan the mid-story of dense forests, looking for its black and white head pattern and its unique breast feathers.
When to spot
Year-round; often active during the day, particularly in the morning.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and montane forests, especially the sub-canopy and mid-story, in West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda and Angola.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often rapid 'pok-pok-pok' call. Scan the mid-story of dense forests, looking for its black and white head pattern and its unique breast feathers.
When to spot
Year-round; often active during the day, particularly in the morning.
The 'hairy' bristles on its breast are modified feathers that are stiff and hair-like, providing a unique tactile sense or perhaps playing a role in display.
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