adult; no sexual dimorphism; prominent crest (South Africa; 2007-06-30)


Crested Barbet
Trachyphonus vaillantii

Native Range: Africa

Notes: true to its name, this species is unusual among barbets in having a shaggy crest; inhabits woodlands, savannas, riverine forests, and gardens.


multicolored head; mostly yellow underparts (South Africa; 2007-06-30)

ventral view; black breast band (South Africa; 2007-06-30)

black upperparts spotted with white (South Africa; 2007-06-30)

large pale yellow bill; read on face; black crest (South Africa; 2007-06-30)

short tail spotted with white (South Africa; 2007-06-30)