Black-collared Barbet
Lybius torquatus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Lybiidae
Black-collared Barbet.
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Lybius torquatus
Category
birds
Family
Lybiidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 51.7 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding black-collared barbet in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 50%, understorey foraging 30%, canopy foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 60%; invertebrates 40%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.