What to Know About the Grey-throated Barbet in Uganda?

The Grey-Throated Barbet in Uganda is one of the African Uganda bird species seen during a Uganda birding tour.

This colorful bird belongs to the Lybiidae family and, though small, is considered large among barbets—measuring 20–25 cm in length and weighing between 45–75 grams.

Often spotted by birders on birdwatching tours in Uganda and Uganda birdwatching safaris, the Grey-Throated Barbet adds charm and variety to every birding experience in Uganda.

It’s a nice-looking bird with a big head, and heavy bristled bill. For those who wish to do birding in Uganda safaris, grey-throated barbets are common in the tropical forests like Kibale forest national park, Bwindi impenetrable national park.

How Does the Grey-throated Barbet in Uganda Feed?

Grey-throated barbets feed mainly on fruits and figs. While you’re on a Uganda birding safari, you can also check in plantations near forests because these birds also visit gardens for cultivated fruits.

They eat the whole fruit and regurgitate the seed stones later. Seed dispersing is common among the grey-throated barbets.

Other games include insects like locusts, beetles, moths, mantids, cicadas, dragonflies, crickets and centipedes. On rare occasions, they may feed on lizards, frogs and geckos.

How Does the Grey-throated Barbet in Uganda Reproduce?

Grey-throated barbets typically nest in tree cavities. From 2-4 eggs are laid by the female, incubation in done by both adults for about 13-15 days. Both adults are responsible for parental care of their chicks.