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Banded Barbet
Lybius undatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.0 cm
Weight
36.9 g
Family
Lybiidae
Order
Piciformes
About
The Banded Barbet is a medium-sized barbet of the family Lybiidae found in woodland and forest edges of eastern Africa. Weighing about 36.9g with a wingspan of 16cm, it has striking black-and-white barred plumage and a heavy bill used to excavate nest cavities and feed on fruit. It is typically found in pairs or small groups.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm | 6.3 in |
| Weight | 36.9 g | 1.30 oz |
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 | Lybius |
| Species | Lybius undatus |
Distribution
Banded Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Banded Barbet endangered?
The Banded Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Banded Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Banded Barbet?
The Banded Barbet has a wingspan of 16.0 cm, weight of 36.9 g.
What order and family does the Banded Barbet belong to?
The Banded Barbet (Lybius undatus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae.
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