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Where to see Crested Barbet in South Africa
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.
Did you know?
Crested Barbets often excavate their own nesting cavities in dead branches or soft wood, creating important nest sites that may later be used by other cavity-nesting species.
Also known as: Barbet, Kuifkophoutkapper
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