Red-headed Barbet Photo by Ann Doty

Red-headed Barbet

Eubucco bourcierii

Adult

©Ann Doty

Location: Ecuador > Pichincha
Date: Jun 19, 2019
Caption: #photocontest2019

Alambi Cloud Forest Lodge
Pichincha, Ecuador
with VENT tour guide Michael O'Brien

Male is unmistakable with bright red head, green back, yellow belly, and stout yellow bill. Also notice the oval-shaped body with large head and short tail. Female is similar to some South American barbet species , but note head pattern: blue cheek, orange side of neck, and black forehead.