The crested barbet (Trachyphonus vaillantii) is a sub-Saharan bird in the Lybiidae family. With its thick bill and very colorful plumage the crested barbet 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. The crested barbet feeds on insects, other birds' eggs and fruits.