White -Cheeked Barbet

These barbets are arboreal and will rarely visit the ground. They obtain most of the water they need from their fruit diet. These birds are mostly frugivorous, but will take winged termites and other insects opportunistically. They feed on the fruits of the various Ficus species including Ficus Benjamina and Ficus Mysorensis. These barbets play an important role in forests as seed dispersal agents, When foraging they are quite aggressive and will attempt to chase other barbets, koels amd other frugivores.

Last updated: July 20, 2025