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Black-breasted Barbet
Pogonornis rolleti
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Least Concern
Wingspan
22.6 cm
Weight
100.5 g
Family
Lybiidae
Order
Piciformes
About
The Black-breasted Barbet is a large, boldly patterned barbet of sub-Saharan African open woodland and savanna, with its black breast band contrasting with red throat, yellow sides of the face, and blue facial markings. It ranges across a broad belt of Central Africa from South Sudan and Ethiopia west to Nigeria. It feeds on figs and other fruits as well as insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Weight | 100.5 g | 3.55 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Lybiidae (African Barbets) |
| Genus | Pogonornis |
| Species | Pogonornis rolleti |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-breasted Barbet endangered?
The Black-breasted Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-breasted Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Black-breasted Barbet?
The Black-breasted Barbet has a wingspan of 22.6 cm, weight of 100.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-breasted Barbet belong to?
The Black-breasted Barbet (Pogonornis rolleti) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae.
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