Red-faced Barbet
Lybius rubrifacies
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyLybiidae (African Barbets)
- GenusLybius (Typical African Barbets)
- SpeciesLybius rubrifacies (Red-faced Barbet)
About the Red-faced Barbet
The red-faced barbet (Lybius rubrifacies) is a species of bird in the African barbet family Lybiidae. It is found in Burundi, Rwanda, Northwest Tanzania, and Southwest Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, and arable land.
It is threatened by habitat loss. This barbet is one of the smaller of the Lybius species at only 17 cm (6.7 in) in length. It has red coloring on the side of the face and around the eye, but is black on the dorsal side of the head. Its entire body is black and its wings are streaked with yellow. This type of barbet is sexually monomorphic, meaning that both the males and females are generally similar in morphology, size and behavior.
This species sings duets in order to communicate with mates and other individuals. Among its genus, the red-faced barbet is the only member to begin its duetting with a bill-snapping behavior. While individuals outside of a duetting pair will participate in "greeting ceremonies," duetting songs are generally exclusive to the primary pair communicating. These duetting songs are crucial for the establishment and defense of a territory, as well as in finding suitable mates.... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-faced Barbet in Lake Mburo National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Akagera National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 3 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-faced Barbet in Lake Mburo National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Red-faced Barbet sighting in Lake Mburo National Park, based on 138 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-faced Barbet in Lake Mburo National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Red-faced Barbet in Lake Mburo National Park in our monthly data.