Red-fronted Barbet

Tricholaema frontata

The Red-fronted Barbet (Tricholaema frontata) is a small to medium-sized bird found in eastern and southern Africa. It has a distinctive red forehead and throat, with a black crown and white moustachial stripes. The upperparts are predominantly green with black and white markings, and the underparts are yellowish-green. This species is known for its distinctive trilling call and is often found in woodlands, savannas, and forest edges. It feeds on fruits, insects, and small vertebrates. The Red-fronted Barbet is a cavity nester, excavating holes in trees for nesting. It is generally widespread and not considered globally threatened.

Habitat: Woodlands, savannas, forest edges