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Bristle-nosed Barbet

Gymnobucco peli

Least Concern
Wingspan
16.2 cm
Weight
52.0 g
Family
Lybiidae
Order
Piciformes

The Bristle-nosed Barbet (Gymnobucco peli) is a bird species in the family Lybiidae (african barbets), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.2 cm and a weight of 52 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 16.2 cm 6.4 in
Weight 52.0 g 1.83 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Family Lybiidae (African Barbets)
Genus Gymnobucco
Species Gymnobucco peli

Distribution

Bristle-nosed Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bristle-nosed Barbet endangered?
The Bristle-nosed Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bristle-nosed Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Bristle-nosed Barbet?
The Bristle-nosed Barbet has a wingspan of 16.2 cm, weight of 52.0 g.
What order and family does the Bristle-nosed Barbet belong to?
The Bristle-nosed Barbet (Gymnobucco peli) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae.

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