Yellow-fronted Barbet is a medium sized barbet of 21 cm. It is a plump bird, with a short neck, large head and short tail.
The adult has a green body and wing plumage with a scaly appearance to the breast. It has a blue face and throat, and a yellow crown and moustachial stripes.
The bird lives in forests and large gardens. Diet consists mainly of fruit and insects. Usually, its nest is a tree hole.
