Hairy-breasted Barbet
Tricholaema hirsuta
Least ConcernAves · Piciformes · Lybiidae
About
The hairy-breasted barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae. It is found throughout the African tropical rainforest.
Fun Fact
It is found at elevations of up to 1,800 m (5,900 ft).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo and Uganda.
Diet
Diet consists of fruits, including drupes and berries, along with insects, such as beetles and caterpillars.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance