Black-billed Barbet
Lybius guifsobalito
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lybius-guifsobalito"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-billed Barbet (Lybius guifsobalito) is a bird species in the family Lybiidae (african barbets), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.3 cm and a weight of 46 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-billed Barbet is a small, colorful barbet of sub-Saharan East Africa, with a boldly patterned red, black, and yellow head and a stout dark bill. It inhabits woodland edges, gardens, and savanna with fruiting trees from Ethiopia south to Tanzania. Like other barbets, it excavates nest cavities in tree trunks and feeds on fruits, berries, and insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.3 cm | 6.8 in |
| Weight | 46.0 g | 1.62 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Lybiidae (African Barbets) |
| Genus | Lybius |
| Species | Lybius guifsobalito |
Distribution
Black-billed Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Lybiidae family