barbet

/ˈbɑrbɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

a bird of the family Malaconotidae, especially a species of African bird-eating snake eagle, such as the black-barred barbet (Lybius minor) or the black-collared barbet (Lybius guifsobalito).

“The barbet perched in the tree, its vibrant plumage standing out amidst the foliage.”

Synonyms

  • hornbill
  • toucan