Black-collared Barbet
Lybius torquatus
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The Black-collared Barbet is a medium-sized, boldly patterned barbet of sub-Saharan southern and East Africa, with a vivid red face and upper breast bordered by a broad black collar. It inhabits woodland, forest edges, and gardens from South Africa north to Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It feeds on figs, fruits, and insects, and excavates nest holes in dead trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.0 cm | 7.1 in |
| Weight | 52.4 g | 1.85 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 33-35 days.
Clutch Size
1-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Lybiidae (African Barbets) |
| Genus | Lybius |
| Species | Lybius torquatus |
Distribution
Black-collared Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Lybiidae family