Anchieta's Barbet

Stactolaema anchietae

Anchieta's Barbet is a small bird species found in southwestern Angola and northwestern Namibia. It is characterized by its vibrant plumage, with a red forehead and throat, black and white streaked back, and a yellow belly. This barbet is known for its distinctive call, a series of loud, rapid notes. It primarily feeds on fruits and insects, foraging in woodland and savanna habitats. Anchieta's Barbet is considered to be of least concern by the IUCN, with no major threats identified at present.

Habitat: Woodland and savanna