Lybius bidentatus (Shaw, 1799)

Nomenclature

This species, currently known by the scientific name Lybius bidentatus (Shaw, 1799), is also referenced under the synonym Pogonornis bidentatus, and is commonly called the double-toothed barbet.

Body Coloration Base

It is a barbet with black and red coloring.

Head Features

It has a large off-white bill, and yellow skin surrounds its eyes.

Dorsal Appearance

The upper side of its body is black, with a patch of white feathers on its back.

Ventral Appearance

Its breast is red, and it has a white patch on its side.

Sexual Dimorphism

Males and females have similar markings, except females have black feather lines on the white side patch.

Juvenile Appearance

Juveniles of this species are duller, with dark grey feathers.

Vocalization

The double-toothed barbet's song is somewhat similar to a cat's purr, and paired individuals will sometimes sing together.

Core Habitat

Double-toothed barbets generally live in the understory of dense woodland.

Additional Habitats

They also occupy woodland edges, riparian forest, and secondary forest.

Foraging Behavior

Some individuals may enter gardens to forage for fruit.

Similar Species

This species is most likely to be confused with the black-breasted barbet or the bearded barbet.

Flight Characteristics

It flies ungracefully.