Red-headed Barbet

Eubucco bourcierii

The Red-headed Barbet is a medium-sized bird found in the humid montane forests of South America. It has a distinctive red head, black upperparts, and a yellow belly. This species is known for its unique call, which consists of a series of loud, rapid notes. Red-headed Barbets feed on fruits, insects, and small vertebrates, and they often forage in the canopy of the forest. They are cavity nesters, excavating holes in trees for nesting. Although not currently considered at risk, habitat loss and fragmentation are potential threats to their population.

Habitat: Humid montane forests