Eastern Yellow-billed Barbet

Lybius undatus

The Eastern Yellow-billed Barbet (Lybius undatus) is a medium-sized bird found in eastern Africa. It has a distinctive yellow bill, black and white plumage, and a red forehead. This species is known for its loud, repetitive call that echoes through the forests and woodlands where it resides. Eastern Yellow-billed Barbets primarily feed on fruits, insects, and nectar, using their strong bills to extract food from trees and shrubs. They are cavity nesters, often utilizing old woodpecker holes for breeding. These barbets play an important role in seed dispersal and pollination within their habitat.

Habitat: Forests and woodlands