Capito quinticolor
The Five-colored Barbet (*Capito quinticolor*), a jewel of the Neotropical avifauna, is a medium-sized bird, typically measuring 17-19 cm (6.7-7.5 inches) in length and weighing 60-75 grams. Its distinctive plumage lives up to its name, showcasing a striking palette of five primary colors: a brilliant crimson crown, a vibrant yellow throat and breast, a broad black eye-stripe and nape, stark white underparts, and iridescent emerald-green upperparts. These bold markings, especially the contras...
This species primarily inhabits the canopy and mid-story of humid to wet lowland and foothill forests, typically found at elevations ranging from sea level up to 1,500 meters. It shows a preference for mature primary forest but can also be found in older secondary growth with abundant fruiting tr...
Predominantly frugivorous, the Five-colored Barbet consumes a wide variety of tropical fruits, often supplemented by insects and other arthropods gleaned from leaves and bark.
The Five-colored Barbet is a diurnal species, active from dawn until dusk, often roosting communally in tree cavities overnight. Its foraging strategy is primarily arboreal, involving slow, deliberate movements through the canopy to pluck fruits and glean insects from foliage and bark. While gene...
The Five-colored Barbet has a restricted and disjunct distribution primarily within the humid tropical forests of the Chocó biogeographic region of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. In Colombia, its range extends along the Pacific slope from Chocó Department south through Valle del Cauca...
Vulnerable
- The 'five colors' in its name are not just an approximation; dedicated birders can distinctly identify crimson, yellow, black, white, and emerald green across its plumage. - Unlike most barbets that are known for their booming, repetitive calls, the Five-colored Barbet's song often accelerates ...