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Crested Barbet

Origin	It is found in forests, savannah, suburban gardens, woodland thickets and watercourses in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Also known as Levaillant's Barbet.
Size	Can grow up to 8 in(20 cm)
Lifespan	Can live 10+ years
Noise	High. Talkative birds.
Characteristics	With its thick bill and very colourful plumage this species is unmistakable. This small bird has a speckled yellow and red face with a small black crest. The belly is yellow with red speckles, wings are black with white specks and it has a broad black band on its neck. Yellow head and body with black and white feathers, red markings on end of body, its colour blends well in the bush.
Abilities	They have a distinct shrill.
Interaction/Time Requirements, Diet, Supplies Needed	Birds are escape artists, be sure to secure the cage or aviary. Aviaries are sold ready for home assembly. They don't like to be in crowded spaces and will sometimes be aggressive towards other birds if they don't have enough space. If you plan to house more than one male they need to be apart and not able to contact each other due to their aggressive nature during breeding season. They require a warm habitat for the winter months. Do not allow your birds outdoors until all signs of frost are gone. Space is important and indoor cages should be as large as possible. A large cage is required even if the bird is going to spend lots of time out of its habitat with you. They eat a foreign seed mixture that contains various millets and other small seeds such as niger, sunflower and safflower, augmented by green stuff(leafy greens). You need to change food and water twice daily, and clean the cage at least once a day, replacing toys and broken climbing branches.