Anchieta's barbet
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Stactolaema anchietae

Anchieta's barbet (Stactolaema anchietae ) is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family.

It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia.

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It is named after the Portuguese naturalist and explorer José Alberto de Oliveira Anchieta.

The bird is 17.6-20 cm (6.9-7.9 inches) long and weighs 36-54 grams (1.3-1.9 ounces), making it somewhat small amongst barbets. It is mainly brown, with a large black bill. It has a yellow head, yellow outer wings, and yellow rump.

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References

1. Anchieta's barbet Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchieta's_barbet
2. Anchieta's barbet on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22681724/92916992
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/660585

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