Whyte's barbet
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Stactolaema whytii

Whyte's barbet (Stactolaema whytii ) is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae (African barbets). It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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The common name and Latin binomial commemorate the naturalist Alexander Whyte, who collected in what is now Malawi.

The bird is 18–20.4 cm (7.1-8.0 inches) long and weighs 51-63 grams (1.8-2.2 ounces). It is mainly brownish with a large black bill, head, and tail. The bird has a white malar mark, wings, and tail. There is also a small red spot under the malar mark.

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References

1. Whyte's barbet Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whyte's_barbet
2. Whyte's barbet on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22681728/92917172

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