The White-headed Barbet is an African bird whose black-and-white plumage varies geographically. It is often found near fig trees.
It is a chunky, medium-sized barbet. The black-and-white pattern varies across its range: some populations have white tails, while wings and underparts can be mostly black in others.
It occurs in varied places such as savanna, gardens, and woodland, often near fig trees. Groups give repeated calls and quick chatter.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.