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Hairy-breasted Barbet

Tricholaema hirsuta

Least Concern
Wingspan
17.8 cm
Weight
53.0 g
Family
Lybiidae
Order
Piciformes
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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 17.8 cm 7.0 in
Weight 53.0 g 1.87 oz

Habitat & Range

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 Tricholaema
Species Tricholaema hirsuta

Distribution

Hairy-breasted Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hairy-breasted Barbet endangered?
The Hairy-breasted Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Hairy-breasted Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Hairy-breasted Barbet?
The Hairy-breasted Barbet has a wingspan of 17.8 cm, weight of 53.0 g.
What order and family does the Hairy-breasted Barbet belong to?
The Hairy-breasted Barbet (Tricholaema hirsuta) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae.

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