Red-headed Barbet
A species of Red-and-green New World Barbets Scientific name : Eubucco bourcierii Genus : Red-and-green New World Barbets
Red-headed Barbet, A species of Red-and-green New World Barbets
Botanical name: Eubucco bourcierii
Genus: Red-and-green New World Barbets
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Description
The red-headed barbet (Eubucco bourcierii) is a species of bird in the family Capitonidae. It is found in humid highland forest in Costa Rica and Panama, as well as the Andes in western Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and far northern Peru. The diet of the red-headed barbet may include bananas and various other fruits. 
Size
16 cm
Colors
Black
Green
Yellow
Red
Blue
Orange
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Red-headed Barbet's diet primarily consists of insects, including beetles, caterpillars, and flies, along with a variety of fruits such as guava and bananas. Red-headed Barbet is an adept forager, seeking food among foliage and occasionally hunting for arthropods, exhibiting unique preferences for berries from specific plants like Myrica and Ericaceae.
Habitat
Red-headed Barbet predominantly inhabits the montane evergreen forests and their edges, often venturing into neighboring areas of secondary growth. This bird is generally associated with higher elevations in broad neotropical regions, thriving in habitats that provide dense foliage for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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