Vieillot's Barbet

The Vieillot's Barbet is a resident breeder in the African scrubland on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert from Senegal to Ethiopia. It is an arboreal species of savannah and farmland which eats insects and fruit, especially figs. It nests in a tree hole, laying three eggs.

The Vieillot's Barbet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Vieillot's Barbet, Lybius vieilloti, is a small African barbet. Barbets and toucans are a group of near passerine birds with a world-wide tropical distribution. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills. The Vieillot's Barbet is a resident breeder in the African scrubland on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert from Senegal to Ethiopia. It is an arboreal species of savannah and farmland which eats insects and fruit, especially figs. More

For the purposes of our bird news services, Vieillot's Barbet is classed as Ungraded: species which are unlikely to appear as wild birds in Britain or Ireland hide section Most recent photos of Vieillot's Barbet (1) Brufut, Gambia Brufut, Gambia04/12/2008 Brufut, Gambia 04/12/2008 View all pictures of Vieillot's Barbet View all pictures of Vieillot's Barbet show section External Links (0) We currently have no external links for this species. More

The Vieillot's Barbet, '' Lybius vieilloti'', is a small African barbet. Barbets and toucans are a group of near passerine birds with a world-wide tropical distribution. The barbets get... Share | more ▼ guardian.co.uk - Wikipedia | 2 months ago Bearded Barbet - The Bearded Barbet (Lybius dubius) is an African barbet. More

* Adult Vieillot's Barbet (Lybius vieilloti buchanani) Adult on a branch from above Saly, Thiès Region, Senegal (ssp buchanani) Alain Fossé 17 February 2004 50 weeks ago 3.3 * Adult Vieillot's Barbet (Lybius vieilloti buchanani) Adult on a branch from below Saly, Thiès Region, Senegal (ssp buchanani) Alain Fossé 17 February 2004 50 weeks ago 3.3 * vogels 1 903. More

Vieillot's Barbet, Ghana, Shai Hills 03/01/10 © Mike Nelson 352 species seen on an 11 day tour. More