About Stactolaema whytii (Shelley, 1893)
Taxonomy and Naming
Whyte's barbet, with the scientific name Stactolaema whytii (Shelley, 1893), is a bird species that belongs to the African barbet family Lybiidae.
Distribution
It occurs in the wild in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Etymology
Both its common name and scientific Latin binomial name honor Alexander Whyte, a naturalist who conducted specimen collecting in the area that is now Malawi.
Size and Weight
This bird measures between 18–20.4 cm (7.1–8.0 in) in length, and weighs between 51–63 g (1.8–2.2 oz).
Plumage and Body Features
Its plumage is primarily brownish, and it has a large black bill, head, and tail.
White Markings
It has white markings on its malar area, along with white wings and white tail.
Red Facial Spot
A small red spot is also present just below the white malar mark.
