d'Arnaud's Barbet
Trachyphonus darnaudii
Trachyphonus darnaudii
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d'Arnaud's Barbet Trachyphonus darnaudii |
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d'Arnaud's barbet is found in wooded and bushed grassland in northern Tanzania east of the Rift Valley, often feeding on the ground or near termite mounds. The similar Usambiro barbet is larger, has a darker grey bill and occurs west of the Rift Valley. The upper bird was seen in Same (12-14), courtesy of Hanna Nyman. The pair was seen at Lake Eyasi (12-10), courtesy of Sadi Mohammad. The head closeup is courtesy of Mike Peterson and the left 2nd row photo (Tarangire, 2-17) is courtesy of Paul Oliver. The other photos were taken in Olasiti, Ruaha, Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Click the photo above to see 11 enlargements. |
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