Eastern Yellow-bellied Barbet

Tricholaema lacrymosa

The Eastern Yellow-bellied Barbet is a medium-sized bird found in the woodlands and savannas of eastern Africa. It has a distinctive appearance with a yellow belly, green upperparts, and a red forehead. This species is known for its loud, repetitive call that echoes through the forest. It primarily feeds on fruits, insects, and small vertebrates. The Eastern Yellow-bellied Barbet nests in tree cavities and is known for its territorial behavior during the breeding season. Despite facing threats from habitat loss and deforestation, this species is currently not considered to be at risk.

Habitat: Woodlands and savannas