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Crested Barbet

Trachyphonus vaillantii

Least Concern
Wingspan
20.1 cm
Weight
70.55 g
Family
Lybiidae
Order
Piciformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 20.1 cm 7.9 in
Weight 70.55 g 2.49 oz

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 13-17 days. Fledging: 17-30 days.

Clutch Size

2-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Family Lybiidae (African Barbets)
Genus Trachyphonus
Species Trachyphonus vaillantii

Distribution

Crested Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Crested Barbet endangered?
The Crested Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crested Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 13-17 days. Fledging: 17-30 days.
How big is the Crested Barbet?
The Crested Barbet has a wingspan of 20.1 cm, weight of 70.55 g.
What order and family does the Crested Barbet belong to?
The Crested Barbet (Trachyphonus vaillantii) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae.

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