D'Arnaud's Barbet
Trachyphonus darnaudii
The D'Arnaud's Barbet (Trachyphonus darnaudii) is a rare african barbet found in 6 countries, weighing about 36 g. D'Arnaud's barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae that is found in East Africa.
About the D'Arnaud's Barbet
D'Arnaud's barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae that is found in East Africa. Barbets and toucans are a group of birds with a worldwide tropical distribution. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills. Three geographical races have been recorded. The usambiro barbet was previously regarded as a subspecies, but the 2021 taxonomic update to the IOC World Bird List upgraded this to full species status with the taxonomic name Trachyphonus usambiro.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The D'Arnaud's Barbet can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a D'Arnaud's Barbet look like?
- D'Arnaud's barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae that is found in East Africa.
- How big is a D'Arnaud's Barbet?
- The D'Arnaud's Barbet is a small sized bird weighing about 36 g.
- Where can you see a D'Arnaud's Barbet?
- The D'Arnaud's Barbet occurs in 6 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and South Sudan.
- What birds look similar to a D'Arnaud's Barbet?
- The D'Arnaud's Barbet is most easily confused with the Red-and-yellow Barbet, the Yellow-breasted Barbet and the Crested Barbet.
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