Acacia Pied Barbet

ACACIA PIED BARBET

 

Tricholaema leucomelas

A: Bonthoutkapper

 

A widespread species. Common in the correct habitat which is a dry thornveld, well wooded area. Large size, red forehead, black throat, and black back mottled with yellow separate it from any other species. Distinctive, far-carrying call best means of locating it.

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