Red-headed Barbet (Eubucco bourcierii) are often found in the canopy of forests, foraging for fruits and berries. They have a variety of vocalizations, including a series of loud, rolling notes. These birds play an important role in seed dispersal, as they consume fruits and excrete the seeds in different locations.
- Conservation Status : Least concern
- Habitat : Rainforests, Cloud Forests
- Class: Aves
- Order: Piciformes
- Family: Capitonidae
- Genus: Eubucco
Diet
Fruits and insects.
Colors
Male: bright red head, green back, yellow belly, and stout yellow bill. Female: blue cheek, orange side of neck, and black forehead.
Fun Facts
Often seen at bird feeders.
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