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WoodlandCavity nestMedium · 69 g
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Chaplin's barbet is a small bird species, measuring up to 19 cm (7.5 in) in length with a weight of 64–75 g (2.3–2.6 oz). It is a plump-looking barbet with a large head and a heavy bill with bristles. Its plumage is white with red around the eyes. Its tail is black and the wings are black with yellow on the edges. These birds are usually found in open woodland areas where figs are abundant, which is where this species prefers to gather food and nest.
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When to see the Chaplin's Barbet
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Where to see the Chaplin's Barbet
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About the Chaplin's Barbet
Chaplin's barbet or the Zambian barbet, is a bird species in the family Lybiidae, which was until recently united with the other barbets in the Capitonidae. This bird was named in honor of Sir Francis Drummond Percy Chaplin, a former colonial governor. The species was renamed to emphasize its status as Zambia's only true endemic bird species. It is endemic to South Central Zambia and is restricted to the area between the Upper Kafue River to Kabanga in the Kalomo District. Its natural habitats are moist savanna and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was formerly classified as a Near Threatened species by the IUCN.
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Easily confused with
Red-faced BarbetLybius rubrifaciesThis barbet is one of the smaller of the Lybius species at only 17 cm (6.7 in) in length.
Banded BarbetLybius undatusThis barbet is approximately 20–25 cm long, stocky-looking, with a large head and a heavy bill with the bristles that the Lybius species is known for.
Black-billed BarbetLybius guifsobalitoLybius guifsobalito can reach a wingspan of 7.9–9.4 cm (3.1–3.7 in) in males.
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