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Red and Yellow Barbet

Trachyphonus erythrocephalus

Related to our native woodpeckers, this colorful barbet is found in the semi-arid brush country of eastern Africa where they tunnel their nests into tall termite mounds or stream banks

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CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

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Red and Yellow Barbet

Trachyphonus erythrocephalus Related to our native woodpeckers, this colorful barbet is found in the semi-arid brush country of eastern Africa where they tunnel their…

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Red and Yellow Barbet

Trachyphonus erythrocephalus

Related to our native woodpeckers, this colorful barbet is found in the semi-arid brush country of eastern Africa where they tunnel their nests into tall termite mounds or stream banks

Found At

CONSERVATION STATUS

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