Acacia Pied Barbet
Tricholaema leucomelas
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Least Concern
Wingspan
15.8 cm
Weight
34.0 g
Family
Lybiidae
Order
Piciformes
About
The Acacia Pied Barbet is a boldly patterned barbet weighing about 34g found across southern Africa. It inhabits acacia woodland, nesting in dead wood and feeding on fruit and insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm | 6.2 in |
| Weight | 34.0 g | 1.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 32-35 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Lybiidae (African Barbets) |
| Genus | Tricholaema |
| Species | Tricholaema leucomelas |
Distribution
Acacia Pied Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Acacia Pied Barbet endangered?
The Acacia Pied Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Acacia Pied Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 32-35 days.
How big is the Acacia Pied Barbet?
The Acacia Pied Barbet has a wingspan of 15.8 cm, weight of 34.0 g.
What order and family does the Acacia Pied Barbet belong to?
The Acacia Pied Barbet (Tricholaema leucomelas) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae.
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