D’Arnaud’s Barbet
Trachyphonus darnaudii
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- African Barbets (Lybiidae)
- Order
- Piciformes
Overview
D'Arnaud's barbet (Trachyphonus darnaudii) is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae that is found in East Africa. Barbets and toucans are a group of birds with a worldwide tropical distribution. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills. Three geographical races (darnaudii, böhmi, emini) have been recorded.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: D'Arnaud's barbet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.