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Miombo Pied Barbet
Tricholaema frontata (Cabanis, 1881)
16 cmLength27 gWeight
The miombo pied barbet (Tricholaema frontata) is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae.
Busiest months: October–December · Most records: Zambia, Malawi, Congo - Kinshasa
Where and when it's recorded
Miombo Pied Barbet has been recorded at 12 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Masuku LodgeZambia22 records
- Dzalanyama Forest ReserveMalawi11 records
- Lazy J Ranch & Bird SanctuaryZambia11 records
More places
- Semahwa FarmZambia6 records
- Dzalanyama Forest Lodge areaMalawi5 records
- Bruce Miller FarmZambia5 records
- Mutinondo WildernessZambia4 records
- Mushingashi ConservancyZambia4 records
- Kasanka NPZambia3 records
- Mt. Moco Reserve IBAAngola1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The miombo pied barbet (Tricholaema frontata) is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae. It is found in south-central Africa.
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Questions
How big is the Miombo Pied Barbet?
The Miombo Pied Barbet is about 16 cm long and weighs around 27 g.
Where does the Miombo Pied Barbet live?
Its breeding range: Africa: Angola to Tanzania and Malawi. It is most often recorded in Zambia, Malawi and Congo - Kinshasa.
When is the best time to see the Miombo Pied Barbet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October, November and December (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Miombo Pied Barbet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Miombo Pied Barbet as Least Concern.
What does the Miombo Pied Barbet eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Miombo Pied Barbet in?
It belongs to the family African Barbets (Lybiidae), order Piciformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 16 cm
- Weight
- 27 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 77 mm
- Tail
- 48 mm
- Bill
- 18 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: Angola to Tanzania and Malawi
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- African Barbets Lybiidae
- Genus
- Tricholaema
Other birds in the genus Tricholaema
Hairy-breasted BarbetTricholaema hirsuta
Red-fronted BarbetTricholaema diademata
Acacia Pied BarbetTricholaema leucomelas
Spot-flanked BarbetTricholaema lacrymosa
Black-throated BarbetTricholaema melanocephala
Western Yellow-billed BarbetTrachylaemus goffinii
Eastern Yellow-billed BarbetTrachylaemus purpuratus
Crested BarbetTrachyphonus vaillantii
Red-and-yellow BarbetTrachyphonus erythrocephalus
Yellow-breasted BarbetTrachyphonus margaritatus
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