Versicolored Barbet
A species of Red-and-green New World Barbets Scientific name : Eubucco versicolor Genus : Red-and-green New World Barbets
Versicolored Barbet, A species of Red-and-green New World Barbets
Botanical name: Eubucco versicolor
Genus: Red-and-green New World Barbets
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Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The versicolored barbet (Eubucco versicolor) is a very colorful species of bird in the family Capitonidae. The species is also known as the blue-moustached barbet. It is found in humid Yungas forest growing on the east Andean slopes in Peru and Bolivia.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Habitat
The versicolored Barbet is commonly found in humid forests characterized by a prevalence of epiphytes and mosses, as well as in old secondary forests and Bolivian dry forests. These birds typically inhabit areas with dense tree coverage and lush undergrowth, providing them with the necessary resources for feeding and nesting.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Lars Petersson