Lybius dubius

(Gmelin, 1788)

Vernacular names
English : Bearded barbet
French : Barbiban à poitrine rouge

Classification
Class : Aves
Order : Piciformes
Family : Ramphastidae/Lybiidae
Notes : No subspecies known

Identification
Large and broad yellow bill with two teeth-like protrusions. Broad yellow eye-ring, very long bristle-like feathers around bill. Black plumage with bright red breast and belly, clearer flanks.

Range and habitat
West Africa, from Senegal to north half of Cameroon and northwest Central African Republic. Occurs around trees in dry areas, thickets, open wood, farmland and secondary growth.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is common but has been locally declining because of the clearing of large and dead trees. Expanding its range with cultivation of fruiting trees in other areas. Caught for trade.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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