Crested Barbet
A species of Terrestrial and Yellow-billed Barbets Scientific name : Trachyphonus vaillantii Genus : Terrestrial and Yellow-billed Barbets
Crested Barbet, A species of Terrestrial and Yellow-billed Barbets
Botanical name: Trachyphonus vaillantii
Genus: Terrestrial and Yellow-billed Barbets
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Description
With its thick bill and very colourful plumage the crested barbet is unmistakable. This small bird has a speckled yellow and red face with a small black crest. The belly is yellow with red speckles, wings are black with white specks and it has a broad black band on its neck. Yellow head and body with black and white feathers, red markings on end of body, its colour blends well in the bush. They have a distinct trill. 
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Crested Barbet, an omnivore, consumes a mix of insects, fruits, other birds' eggs, occasionally adding mice to its diet. Its feeding behavior includes active foraging and opportunistic feeding, showcasing dietary adaptations for varied food sources.
Habitat
Crested Barbet typically inhabits woodlands, thickets, and savannah regions, often in proximity to termite mounds which are central to their ecology. Their range extends broadly across the African continent in habitats that include plantation areas with pines, streamside vegetation in arid zones, and amidst Phoenix palms. They frequently occupy Brachystegia and mopane forests, and are adaptable to suburban gardens. The species is found from sea level up to elevations of 2250 meters, with a core altitude range from 200 to 1800 meters.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
They are found singly or in pairs. They like to bounce around on the ground looking for food, they usually call from a branch out in the open. They do not fly easily and then only for short distances. Crested barbets roost in holes in trees. They are very vocal, the call being a trill that can continue for long periods. Crested barbets are aggressive towards other birds in their territory and chase off both nest competitors such as other barbets and other birds such as doves and thrushes. They have also been recorded to have attacked rats and killed snakes.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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