Family: Capitonidae

Common name: Sladen's Barbet

Scientific name: Gymnobucco sladeni

Local name: -

Approximate measurements:
Mass (grams): -
Length (cm): -
Wing length (mm): 83
Larger sex: No difference

Distribution: Zaire

Status: Uncommon endemic

Habitat: Resident in forests

General habits: Almost unknown. Cane be mistaken for the commoner Grey-throated Barbet.

Feeding habits: Feeds on fruit and insects

Breeding habits: Undescribed
Egg laying: Undescribed
Nest: Undescribed
Eggs: Unrecorded
Incubation: Unrecorded
Young: Juveniles known from May to September.