White-eared Barbet (Witoorhoutkapper)

Stactolaema leucotis (466)

Zulu name: iNtunjana

Other names: -

Equipment: Canon 40D, 100-400mm Canon lens

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White-eared Barbet
August 2008 Vumba Botanical Gardens, Zimbabwe Adult

Experiences with species

This Barbet is fairly common along the KZN coast. One flew into the window and killed itself when we stayed in St. Lucia - not the nicest way to see one, but it did give an opportunity to study the plumage up close. They are also common in Mozambique and the Zimbabwe Eastern highlands.