Least ConcernLegendaryFruitForestCavity nestMedium · 61 g
About the Sladen's Barbet
Sladen's barbet is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family . It is found in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in October · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Bristle-nosed BarbetGymnobucco peliThe Bristle-nosed barbet is a dark, stocky bird characterized by a prominent buff tuft of feathers on its forehead.
Naked-faced BarbetGymnobucco calvusThe naked-faced barbet is a bird species in the family Lybiidae.
Grey-throated BarbetGymnobucco bonaparteiThe Grey-throated Barbet is a dark, robust bird with a distinctive tuft of feathers on its forehead.
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