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Bearded Barbet
Pogonornis dubius
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Least Concern
Wingspan
22.1 cm
Weight
94.0 g
Family
Lybiidae
Order
Piciformes
About
The Bearded Barbet is a large, colorful barbet of the savanna woodlands and forest edges of West and Central Africa. It has a striking combination of red breast and belly, black upperparts, white cheeks, and a yellow eye ring, along with the characteristic beard-like bristles at the bill base. It feeds primarily on figs and other fruits, and also takes insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm | 8.7 in |
| Weight | 94.0 g | 3.32 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 40 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Lybiidae (African Barbets) |
| Genus | Pogonornis |
| Species | Pogonornis dubius |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bearded Barbet endangered?
The Bearded Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bearded Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 40 days.
How big is the Bearded Barbet?
The Bearded Barbet has a wingspan of 22.1 cm, weight of 94.0 g.
What order and family does the Bearded Barbet belong to?
The Bearded Barbet (Pogonornis dubius) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae.
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