Niall's nature pages - Crested Barbet

Crested Barbet Trachyphonus vaillantii (473)

IUCN Red list status: Least Concern
(Kuifkophoutkapper)

Experiences with species

Very common in Gauteng, found in gardens. They have a trilling call which goes on and on, becoming a bit irritating! I have also seen a very out of range one in Askham, Northern Cape.

Other names: -

Click here for species distribution map courtesy of the IUCN

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