Costa Rica, Guyana, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru are home to the bright red-headed barbet (Eubucco bourcierii). Males are distinguished by their bright red head and throat, while females are greenish with red patterns. For their fruit-based diet, both genders are stocky and have short, stout bills.

Red-headed barbets live in tropical and subtropical woods in the mid to high canopy. They are agile and hunt dense foliage for fruits, insects, and small invertebrates. By dispersing seeds and regulating insects, these birds are vital to their ecosystems.

Red-headed barbets nest in decaying wood or abandoned nests of other species. The parents incubate and raise 2-3 eggs from the female. Their melodic calls and whistles help mates communicate and establish territories. Despite their beautiful appearance, these birds are elusive and prefer deep woodland settings, making them hard to locate.