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About the Yellow-spotted Barbet
The yellow-spotted barbet is a bird species in the monotypic genus Buccanodon. It belongs to the African barbet family (Lybiidae) which was formerly included in the Capitonidae and sometimes in the Ramphastidae.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
White-headed BarbetLybius leucocephalusThis species is one of the largest in this genus at 18–19.5 cm (7.1–7.7 in) in length.
Grey-throated BarbetGymnobucco bonaparteiThe Grey-throated Barbet is a dark, robust bird with a distinctive tuft of feathers on its forehead.
Hairy-breasted BarbetTricholaema hirsutaIts length is 17–18 cm (6.7–7.1 in), and it weighs 43–63 g (1.5–2.2 oz).
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