This beautiful little Barbet belongs to the subgroup of Barbatulce which have the 
upper plumage shining black ; and among these it is conspicuous on account of its bright 
scarlet rump. 
It is a rare bird, and seems to be confined to the west coast of Africa. Nothing is 
known of its habits. We have only seen two specimens, one in immature plumage in the 
collection of Mr. R. B. Sharpe, the other in the Leyden Museum, from which latter our 
Plate and description are taken. 
