Yellow-spotted Barbet
Yellow-spotted Barbet
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The Yellow-spotted Barbet is a striking African barbet with glossy black plumage heavily spotted with yellow on its face and breast, and a bright red eye-ring. It's a canopy dweller of humid forests.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and montane forests, especially the mid to upper canopy, in West and Central Africa, from Liberia to Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often repeated 'hoop-hoop-hoop' call. Scan the mid to upper canopy for its dark body and bright yellow spotting. It can be elusive despite its calls.
When to spot
Year-round; most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and montane forests, especially the mid to upper canopy, in West and Central Africa, from Liberia to Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often repeated 'hoop-hoop-hoop' call. Scan the mid to upper canopy for its dark body and bright yellow spotting. It can be elusive despite its calls.
When to spot
Year-round; most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
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Unlike many barbets that primarily consume fruits, the Yellow-spotted Barbet has a more omnivorous diet, also feeding on insects, particularly ants.
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