Red-fronted Barbet
Red-fronted Barbet
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The Red-fronted Barbet is a small African barbet with a stout bill, characterized by its black and white striped head pattern and a distinctive bright red band on its forehead. It inhabits dry woodlands.
Where to spot
Dry woodlands, acacia savannas, and scrubland in East Africa, including South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
How to spot
Listen for its resonant, often double-noted call. Look for it foraging for fruits and insects in thorny bushes or small trees. The red forehead band is a key identification feature.
When to spot
Year-round; most vocal during the breeding season. Active throughout the day.
Where to spot
Dry woodlands, acacia savannas, and scrubland in East Africa, including South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
How to spot
Listen for its resonant, often double-noted call. Look for it foraging for fruits and insects in thorny bushes or small trees. The red forehead band is a key identification feature.
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
Like other barbets, the Red-fronted Barbet is adept at excavating nest cavities in dead tree stumps or branches, often reusing them in successive years.
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