Red-fronted Barbet
Tricholaema diademata
The Red-fronted Barbet (Tricholaema diademata) is a rare african barbet found in 6 countries, weighing about 31 g. The red-fronted barbet is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family.
About the Red-fronted Barbet
The red-fronted barbet is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in South Sudan.
When to see it
The Red-fronted Barbet can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Red-fronted Barbet look like?
- The red-fronted barbet is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family.
- How big is a Red-fronted Barbet?
- The Red-fronted Barbet is a small sized bird weighing about 31 g.
- Where can you see a Red-fronted Barbet?
- The Red-fronted Barbet occurs in 6 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda and Zambia.
- What birds look similar to a Red-fronted Barbet?
- The Red-fronted Barbet is most easily confused with the Hairy-breasted Barbet, the Black-throated Barbet and the Miombo Pied Barbet.
- Is the Red-fronted Barbet endangered?
- The Red-fronted Barbet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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