If you hear a loud, nasal “peh-peh” coming from a nearby tree, there’s a good chance a Pied barbet (Tricholaema leucomelas) is close by. Also known as the Acacia Pied barbet or Bonthoutkapper in Afrikaans, this bird is a familiar sight across much of South Africa, particularly in dry woodland, savanna and areas with scattered … Continue reading Garden bird of the week: Pied barbet (Bonthoutkapper)