Black-collared Barbet
A species of Typical African Barbets Scientific name : Lybius torquatus Genus : Typical African Barbets
Black-collared Barbet, A species of Typical African Barbets
Botanical name: Lybius torquatus
Genus: Typical African Barbets
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Description General Info
Description
The black-collared barbet usually is about 20–25 cm long, plump-looking and has a large head. It also has the heavy bill fringed with bristles that is characteristic of the genus Lybius. This barbet has a very obvious black collar and head which gives reference to its name. It also has a fire-engine red coloring around the eyes and beak. It has morphologically variable coloring because there is a replacement of a red head with a black head. It also has a more intense color and is larger than other barbets. This bird is also sexually monomorphic, which means that there is generally no phenotypic difference between the males and females of this species. The morphology, size and behavior are basically the same. 
Size
19 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Red
Bronze
Gray
White
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Black-collared Barbet primarily consume fruits, occasionally indulging in insects, centipedes, lizards, frogs, and geckos. They forage mostly alone and may feed in plantations, swallowing fruits whole and regurgitating the seeds.
Habitat
Black-collared Barbet is commonly found in broad-leaved woodlands dominated by tree species such as miombo and mopane. This bird favors diverse open woodlands and is also present in grasslands and suburban garden areas. Black-collared Barbet inhabits a range of environments including Acacia woodlands, riverine woods, wooded grasslands, and Parinari-Pericopsis woodlands while avoiding desert regions. Its habitat preference extends across various altitudes, from sea level up to 1820 meters, and it may also be encountered in farmlands and gardens.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Toucans Genus
Typical African Barbets Species
Black-collared Barbet 
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