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When to see Crested Barbet in Kruger National Park
Crested Barbet are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Crested Barbet's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Crested Barbet in Kruger National Park: best roads
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S21 N'watimhiri Road, S110 Matjulu Loop and H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road run through mixed bushveld: good country for Crested Barbet.
- S21 N'watimhiri Road27.3 km · mixed bushveld
- S110 Matjulu Loop24.4 km · mixed bushveld
- H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road22.2 km · mixed bushveld
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About the Crested Barbet
The crested barbet is a colourful, medium-sized African barbet associated with woodland, savanna, gardens and areas containing fruiting trees. It has a distinctive crest, a stout bill and boldly patterned plumage with yellow, red, black and white markings. It feeds mainly on fruit, berries and insects and often forages methodically among branches and foliage. It is commonly encountered singly or in pairs and is often detected by its loud, repetitive calls.
How to identify the Crested Barbet
Medium-sized barbet with a striking red-and-yellow face, black crown and throat, yellow belly and heavily spotted or streaked body. The bill is thick and adapted for handling fruit and insects.
Other species to look for in Kruger National Park
Other parks where you can see Crested Barbet
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