The Crested barbet has a characteristic, strong bill and a very colorful plumage in yellow, red and black. It is characterized, among other things, by its small black tuft on its head. It reaches a length of about 23 cm. It is omnivorous. Here the food consists of a larger grasshopper. The rest of the diet consists of about 60 different types of fruits (such as figs), insects, the eggs of other birds and sometimes even small mice. The species occurs in eastern and southern Africa. It is found in environments that extend from sea level up to about 1,900 meters in altitude. It is sometimes affected by nest parasites such as Greater honeyguide (Indicator indicator) and Lesser honeyguide (Indicator minor).