About the Red-and-yellow Barbet
The red-and-yellow barbet is a species of African barbet found in eastern Africa. Males have distinctive black, red, and yellow plumage; females and juveniles are similar, but less brightly colored. The species lives in broken terrain and nests and roosts in burrows. Omnivorous, the species feeds on seeds, fruit, and invertebrates. Where not hunted, they are tame, but their feathers are used by certain tribes, such as the Maasai.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Trachyphonus erythrocephalus |
| Species Codes | raybar1, RAYB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-and-yellow Barbet belong to?
The Red-and-yellow Barbet (Trachyphonus erythrocephalus) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Red-and-yellow Barbet?
The red-and-yellow barbet is a species of African barbet found in eastern Africa. Males have distinctive black, red, and yellow plumage; females and juveniles are similar, but less brightly colored. The species lives in broken terrain and nests and roosts in burrows. Omnivorous, the species feeds on...
Where can I report a Red-and-yellow Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-and-yellow Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code raybar1, or on iNaturalist.
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