Bearded Barbet

Lybius dubius

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The clown-faced Bearded Barbet comes from West Africa. Not sure why its scientific name is "dubious."
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Male and female have similar plumage The beard -- two in fact: the shiny black bristles which give its name and the scarlet Santa beard.
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The beak -- they are related to Toucans

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