Black-spotted Barbet
Capito niger
The Black-spotted Barbet (Capito niger) is a rare new world barbet found in 7 countries, weighing about 57 g. The black-spotted barbet is a species of bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets.
About the Black-spotted Barbet
The black-spotted barbet is a species of bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets. It is found in Brazil, the Guianas, and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The black-spotted barbet is 16 to 19 cm (6.3 to 7.5 in) long and weighs 41 to 68 g (1.4 to 2.4 oz). It is intricately colored, with much variation in the richness of the colors. The adult male has a red forehead, a yellowish crown and nape, and a black band from the lores to the nape. The nape has dusky streaks. Its upperside is black; its mantle is outlined yellowish and it has yellowish wingbars. Its throat is red, the breast and belly yellow, and the flanks yellow with an olive tinge and black streaks. Voice: The black-spotted barbet's song is "double, sometimes single, low 'wú-woot' notes" . Its call is a scratchy croak .
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Peru.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black-spotted Barbet?
- The black-spotted barbet is 16 to 19 cm (6.3 to 7.5 in) long and weighs 41 to 68 g (1.4 to 2.4 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Black-spotted Barbet?
- The Black-spotted Barbet is a small sized bird weighing about 57 g.
- Where can you see a Black-spotted Barbet?
- The Black-spotted Barbet occurs in 7 countries, including Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela and French Guiana.
- What birds look similar to a Black-spotted Barbet?
- The Black-spotted Barbet is most easily confused with the Orange-fronted Barbet, the Black-girdled Barbet and the Five-colored Barbet.
- Is the Black-spotted Barbet endangered?
- The Black-spotted Barbet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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