Bearded Barbet
Pogonornis dubius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pogonornis-dubius"></birdfyi-bird>The Bearded Barbet (Pogonornis dubius) is a bird species in the family Lybiidae (african barbets), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.1 cm and a weight of 94 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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 |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Lybiidae family