Barbet Chaplin’s (Lybius chaplini) in flight, endemic – Southern Province Zambia

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Barbet Chaplin’s (Lybius chaplini) in flight, endemic – Southern Province Zambia

As Zambia’s only endemic they now wish to rename the bird as ‘Zambia Barbet’ the jury is still out on this desire.

We travelled to Choma and then 30km to Masuku, a wonderful haven in the bush like the ‘Out of Africa’ home to specifically photograph this rare bird.  We were lucky as on the first outing we saw two barbets in great light.  A special experience adding this bird to the collection.

Picture shows the wing pattern

  • Species:Chaplin's Barbet (Lybius chaplini)
  • Bird Type:Flying - endemic
  • FamilyBarbets African (Lybiidae)
  • Date Taken20150421
  • Location:Masuku Lodge near Bruce's Farm Choma
  • Area:Southern Province
  • Country:Zambia
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA30207ac Barbet Chaplin's (2nd) E 1 Masuku Lodge Choma Zambia April15 PH1_4077
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