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	barbets in africa - wildwatch.com
		Barbets typically excavate a nesting burrow in the trunk or large branch of a tree.
		One species - the Acacia Pied Barbet - is known to take over the nests of other species, and may occupy one of the chambers in the huge communal nest built by Sociable Weavers.
		Most barbets have monotonous calls and the aptly named tinker barbets have been known to drive people to desperation as they repeat their 'tink-tink-tink-tink' call endlessly on hot days.
	www.wildwatch.com /resources/birds/barbets.asp (598 words)

	Birdlife in Zambia \| Animals \| Country Info \| Zambia
		Barbets, honeyguides, woodpeckers, Swallows, the Fork-tailed Drongo and flycatchers.
		Among birds associated with these are the African Mourning Dove, Acacia Pied Barbet, the migrant Tit Babbler, Burnt-necked Eremomela, Crimson-breasted Shrike, Cape Glossy Starling, Burchell’s Starling, Scaly-feathered Finch, Black-faced Waxbill, Shaft-tailed Widow and in sub-montane areas, Brown Parisoma.
		Or ‘old man’s beard’, Usnea is an essential component of the habitat of two uncommon and poorly known insectivorous weavers of miombo woodland - Bar-winged west of the Luangwa Valley and olive-headed to the East.
	www.getawayafrica.com /index.php?id=1109 (3184 words)

	lybiidae
		Bearded Barbet, Lybius dubius, Barbican à poitrine rouge
		Black-breasted Barbet, Lybius rolleti, Barbican à poitrine noire
		Black-throated Barbet, Tricholaema melanocephala, Barbican à tête noire
	www.oiseaux.net /liste/birds.lybiidae.html (295 words)

	Tropical Birding Trip Report: Zambia, Namibia, Botswana
		We made a special effort to visit the Kafue River to look for one of the main target birds of the trip, the enigmatic Pel’s Fishing Owl, which we were extremely fortunate to see.
		Sparse, uninhabited plains, vermillion dune seas reputed to be 150 million years old and stark impressive mountains clothed in flat-topped Acacia’s were the backdrop to this endemic birding bonanza.
		Larks were an important component of the endemic avifauna and we racked all the countries endemics and near endemics including the seldom see Benguela Long-billed Lark at Brandberg and both Dune and Gray’s larks.
	www.tropicalbirding.com /tripReports/TR_Zam_Nam_Bo_2003.html (885 words)

	WORLDTWITCH - Zambia & Northern Namibia Birding Trip Report by Jon Hornbuckle
		Over 750 bird species have been recorded, the only true endemic being Chaplin's Barbet, found in the south, but the mopane-dwelling Black-cheeked Lovebird is a near endemic and there are several species more easily seen here than anywhere else.
		It is one of the best places to see the endemic Chaplin's Barbet that occurs widely in open areas with scattered sycamore fig trees, the easiest spot being along the track to Lake Meg.
		In areas of thin scrub around the hills, look carefully for double-collared sunbirds as there is a newly-discovered form that probably belongs to the Greater Double-collared complex; it is sometimes seen along with Miombo Double-collared Sunbird, but the male of the local form has a longer bill, broader red breastband, and a more strident song.
	www.worldtwitch.com /zambia_jh.htm (4445 words)

	Birding Botswana, birding in Botswana, birdwatching in Botswana
		Within these woodlands are patches of acacia woodland, varying in extent, that are attractive to certain species, e.g.
		The reserve is typified by fossil river beds, endless Kalahari scrub and grassland, pockets of stunted acacias, sandy tracks.
		There is no permanent water here, and thus no elephants, buffaloes, and other water-dependent creatures; but there are lions and other large predators, including Brown Hyaena, and other desert specialists like Bat-eared Foxes, oryx (gemsbok), hartebeest, springbok, ostrich….
	birdingbotswana.com /localities.html (1394 words)

	Namibia and the Okavango Delta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The capital city of Namibia, Windhoek lies in a bowl of mountains that form part of the rugged Khomas Hochland range and excellent birding may be enjoyed right on the outskirts of town.
		Eastern White Pelicans are prominent throughout the area and specialities of the pans include the localised Chestnut-banded Plover, Hartlaub’s Gull and Damara Tern, the latter being a breeding endemic.
		Pearl-spotted Owl, Greater Scimitarbill, Acacia Pied Barbet, Paradise Flycatcher, African Barred Warbler and Violet-eared Waxbill are all regular in the low Acacia thorn trees, whilst taller woodland around camp is home to Bradfield’s Hornbill, Southern Violet Woodhoopoe and the localised Rüppell’s Parrot.
	www.ecoventures-travel.com /Birding/namibia_and_okavango_delta.htm (3498 words)

	Zimbabwe: Birding Country - Travel Africa Magazine
		Of the 400-plus species found here, ones to look out for include the Bateleur eagle, Zimbabwe's five vulture species, the Giant eagle owl, Woodland kingfisher in summer and the Kori Bustard (reputedly the world's heaviest flying bird) in open areas.
		Acacia woodlands are usually limited in extent, although acacia species are included in other woodlands.
		They tend to occur in drier areas in the middleveld and contain a number of unusual species such as the Acacia pied barbet, Crimson-breasted boubou, Pied babbler and Marico flycatcher.
	www.travelafricamag.com /content/view/166/56 (1459 words)

	BirdForum - Barbet?
		I only have Newmans and not South of Sahara here with me.......so all I can suggest is a barbet?
		And as its not in Newmans would it be a rarity for Kruger NP?
		......down as a Pied in Newman, I guess one of the many names that have changed.
	www.birdforum.net /printthread.php?t=36855 (73 words)

	birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Southern Pied Babbler, Crimson-breasted Shrike, Pale Chanting Goshawk, Secretarybird and Kalahari Scrub-Robin are a few examples of the former and Cape Vulture and White-backed Heron examples of the latter.
		When visiting this exciting area, be on a special look-out for the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse, Short-clawed Lark, Southern Pied Babbler, Crimson-breasted Shrike, Barred Wren-warbler, Short-toed Rock-Thrush, Kalahari Scrub-Robin, Orange River Francolin, Pink-billed Lark and Olive-tree Warbler as these make up the top 10 birds of the province.
		Woodland habitats include acacia thornveld, riverine woodland and broadleaved savannah, including an area of fine tall Burkea Woodland...
	fatbirder.com /links_geo/africa/south_africa_north-west_province.html (868 words)

	Birding Spots
		The Zaagkuildrift road starts with some grasslands on either side but this soon changes to typical Acacia bushveld which dominates the length of the road.
		One corner of the dam on Roets' Farm can be seen from the road and African Fish-Eagle is often present.
		Wherever you see cattle, also look out for Red-billed Oxpecker and around the small settlements are good areas to look for Great Sparrow.
	www.birding.co.za /blng/sp_zaagkuil_e.htm (823 words)

	CapeBirdingRoute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		To reach De Mond, take the R316 southwards from Bredasdorp and, after 10 km, turn right onto the 16-km long signposted gravel road to the reserve entrance.
		Park at the reserve gate, and take a look around the adjacent milkwood thicket for Southern Tchagra as well as more widespread coastal-thicket birds such as Fiscal Flycatcher and Acacia Pied Barbet.
		Pied Kingfisher hunt over the river while, in summer, Common Sandpiper potter along its banks and small numbers of migrant waders feed at the estuary edges and roost on the protruding islands just downstream of the bridge.
	www.birdingafrica.com /birdingafrica.com_non_ssl/capebirdingroute/Overberg_De_Mond.htm (337 words)

	BIRDCHAT archives -- April 1999, week 4 (#171)
		First stop was in an area of sandy roadside scrub, where Callan has located a resident covey of Greywing Francolins.
		These birds obliged very quickly, with other good birds seen including Karoo Lark, White-backed Mousebird and White-throated Canary, while an Acacia Pied Barbet was heard.
		At this point we came across a very sick looking dog and, being aware of the risk of rabies, we beat a very hasty retreat back to the car.
	listserv.arizona.edu /cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind9904d&L=birdchat&F=&S=&P=12462 (2455 words)

	african safaris to the great fish river
		Kwandwe means "Place of the Blue Crane" in the local Xhosa language and these graceful and sadly threatened birds are seasonal breeding visitors.
		Resident species in the bush clumps and thickets include Bokmakierie, Karoo Robin, Acacia Pied Barbet and Chin-spot Batis.
		When the abundant aloes are in flower between July and September, hundreds of nectar-feeding sunbirds - Greater Double-collared and Malachite dominating - visit the spectacular blooms.
	www.ccafrica.com /destinations/southafrica/kwandwe/wild.asp (760 words)

	Indicator Birding
		The areas covered were acacia thornveld north of Pretoria, a Highveld Pan near Bapsfontein, Sani Pass and high Lesotho, Xumeni Forest, Donnybrook, Dhlinza Forest and Coastal dune forest at St Lucia.
		Arriving in Eshowe in the afternoon, we checked into our accommodation, and then made our way to the Dhlinza Forest, which was very quiet - not atypical of this time of year, possibly only a few Spotted Thrush remain at this altitude, and the search for this species was in vain.
		Towards dusk, we were treated to a superb view of an African Wood Owl, in duet with it's mate, both of which were eagerly mobbed by Thrushes and White-eyes.
	www.birding.co.za /news12.htm (908 words)

	Namibia tour by Tropical Birding
		After checking in and settling down we took a short drive up the western edge of the pan to look for a Lion pride that had been stalking the area.
		The acacias just to the east of the ponds had two interesting birds for us, namely Coppery-tailed Coucal and Jacobin Cuckoo.
		This park boasts awesome floodplains and is covered mostly by a mosaic of acacia bushveld broad-leaved woodland and grassland.
	www.tropicalbirding.com /tripReports/TR_Namibia.html (5310 words)

	CapeBirdingRoute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Acacia Pied Barbet, Red-eyed Bulbul and Pale-winged Starling occur in the town itself.
		The large-billed subspecies of Sabota Lark (see p.13), Karoo Long-billed Lark and Karoo Chat are common along the first section of this road.
		The acacia-lined watercourse (2) crossing the road (6.3 km from Pofadder) contains Acacia Pied Barbet and Pririt Batis.
	birdingafrica.maxitec.co.za /capebirdingroute/Bushmanland_Pofadder_Area.htm (949 words)

	Magnificent birding in Botswana & Zimbabwe
		Nata Lodge is an ideal birding spot and encourages birds to visit a feeding tray close to the dining room and bar.
		We saw a variety of birds visit this tray the next morning before breakfast including an Acacia Acacia Pied Barbet (Tricholaema leucomelas/Lybius leucomelas), a very tame Yellowbilled Hornbill (Tockus Flavirostris/Tockus leucomelas) A, Glossy Starlings (Loprotornis nitens), Steelblue Widowfinches (Vidua chalybeata) and African Redeyed Bulbuls (Pycnonotus nigricans).
		The afternoon and morning spent at Gweta only produced a few Pied Crows (Corvus albus) and we went on to Maun from where we flew into Oddball's's Palm Island Luxury Lodge in the Okavango Delta.
	www.adventures.co.za /trip_bir.htm (2795 words)

	CapeBirdingRoute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The wide selection of common bird species, the excellent series of hides along a short, pleasant footpath, and the small museum make it especially suited to the beginner.
		Interesting species include Darter, Little Bittern (scan the reedbeds from hides at H on site map, p.27), Purple Heron, Purple Gallinule, Painted Snipe (rare), Ethiopian Snipe and a selection of waders (when water levels are low), and Acacia Pied Barbet (in the surrounding bush).
		Rondevlei’s entrance (G) is situated at the western end of Fisherman’s Walk, and is conveniently reached from the nearby Strandfontein sewage works.
	birdingafrica.maxitec.co.za /capebirdingroute/Cape_Peninsula_Rondevlei.htm (200 words)

	Species Gallery
		Many ringers will list this bird as the one with the biggest bite, but the debate will continue
		Tinkerbirds is from the same family as Barbets but much smaller.
		The white stripe behind eye and down the neck is clear in this photograph.
	myweb.absa.co.za /EFRETIEF/xLybiidae/Lybiidaeb.html (158 words)

	Birdlife and specie types
		The following are some of the birds that, where they occur, usually join mixed-species bird parties in miombo woodland.
		Scimitarbill, Hoopoe, barbets, honeyguides, woodpeckers, pipits, cuckoo shrikes, eremomelas, Miombo Barred Warbler (E), hyliotas, flycatchers, Chinspot Batis, tits, Spotted Creeper (E), orioles, Brubru, Southern Puffback, Grey-headed Bush Shrike, Fork-tailed Drongo, Violet backed Starling, Yellow-throated Petronia, Chestnut-mantled Sparrow-weaver (E) (n), Weavers, Seed-eaters, Cabanis’s Bunting (E)
		More independent birds found here are the Pale-billed Hornbill, Central Bearded Scrub Robin, Trilling Cisticola (n) and many of the sunbirds.
	www.zambiatourism.com /travel/wildlife/birdlife.htm (3300 words)

	Bird watching trip report - Bushmanland and the Kalahari Gemsbok - surfbirds.com
		Seen well in mature acacia thicket south of campsite beside Breede River.
		Regular at Grootvadersbosch and Potsberg, so perhaps they move along the river; Potsberg is only c40km south.
		Population now over 30; they favour the different acacia species seen around Craig Lockhart area.
	www.surfbirds.com /mb/trips/kalahari-nr-0504-sp.html (3037 words)

	Bird guiding
		We will then move northwards gradually, making forays into the surrounding scrub as it becomes ever sparser, and focussing on finding the species typical of this region.
		We will make an extended stop at the excellent Katbakkies valley, where the acacia lined river course and steep rocky slopes hold a number of juicy endemic birds.
		Our journey back to Cape Town will lead us through spectacular mountain passes and species rich farming areas, and we will make a number of stops in the narrow and precipitous Bain's Kloof Pass in search of endemic birds found in this mountain fynbos.
	www.zestforbirds.co.za /specialist.html (1053 words)

	BIRDCHAT archives -- April 1999, week 4 (#158)
		Back at the road we had a go at finding Ground Woodpecker, but without success.
		Both Acacia Pied Barbet and Pririt Batis were heard calling from the tress around the picnic site, so we set off to look for them.
		The Acacia Pied Barbet was found quite quickly, although the Pririt Batis didn't show.
	listserv.arizona.edu /cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind9904d&L=birdchat&F=&S=&P=11491 (1770 words)

	Trip report South Africa 5-20.11.95
		Tried Rondelflei Nature Reserve for Painted snipe and Flufftails but these had not been seen in years.
		Pied kingfisher Ceryle rudis Common near fresh water
		Acacia pied* barbet Tricholaema leucomelas C. of Good Hope, Sir Lowry's Pass (several)
	ebn.unige.ch /ebn/vo/vo_95_32.html (2023 words)

	Mangoverde World Bird Guide Species Page: Pied Barbet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Mangoverde World Bird Guide Species Page: Pied Barbet
		World Bird Guide :: Barbets :: Pied Barbet
		Select thumbnail to view larger image - Place cursor over image for image information
	www.mangoverde.com /wbg/spec/spec101-49.html (39 words)

	Nomtsas Birding Safaris - Birding Tour Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Double-banded Courser, Ludwig's Bustard, Spikeheeled and Karoo Longbilled Lark, Stark's Lark, Black-eared Sparrowlark, Cinnamon-breasted Warbler, Acacia Pied Barbet, Pririt Batis, Orange River White-eye etc.
		Rosy-faced Lovebird, Yellow-billed Hornbill, Southern Pied Babbler, Augur Buzzard, White-tailed Shrike, Dusky Sunbird, Pale-winged Starling, Swallow-tailed Bee-eater, Carp's Tit, Peregrine Falcon, Wahlberg's Eagle, African Cuckoo etc.
		Allen's Gallinule, Lesser Jacana, Tropical Boubou, Collared Pratincole, Thick-billed Weaver, Plain-backed Pipit, Squacco Heron, Osprey, Bat Hawk, Broad-tailed Paradise-Whydah, Racket-tailed Roller, Pied, Giant, Malachite, Grey-headed and half-collared Kingfisher, Senegal Coucal, Trumpeter Hornbill,...
	www.nomtsas.com /en/special.htm (2369 words)

	THE BIRDS OF RED STONE HILLS
		The common cisticola is the Grey-backed Cisticola whereas the Neddicky is more often seen in taller vegetation.
		The Acacia thickets support Acacia Pied Barbet, Pririt Batis and Namaqua Warbler while the denser and taller vegetation on the hills around Buffelskloof holds Speckled Mousebird, White-backed Mousebird, Red-faced Mousebird, Cardinal Woodpecker, Cape Bulbul, Layard’s Tit-Babbler, Bar-throated Apalis, Fairy Flycatcher, Southern Tchagra, Southern Double-collared Sunbird, Yellow Canary, White-throated Canary and Streaky-headed Seedeater.
		Birds more often associated with wetter regions but regularly seen here include Sombre Greenbul, Cape Batis, Southern Boubou and Cape Siskin.
	www.redstone.co.za /birds (458 words)

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