Black-girdled Barbet vs Spot-crowned Barbet
Capito dayi compared with Capito maculicoronatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-girdled Barbet | Spot-crowned Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Capito dayi | Capito maculicoronatus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Capitonidae | Capitonidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.2 cm (6.8 in) | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) |
| Weight | 64.25 g (2.27 oz) | 53.26666666666667 g (1.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-girdled Barbet
Least Concern
Spot-crowned Barbet
About These Birds
Black-girdled Barbet
The Black-girdled Barbet is a medium-sized, stocky barbet with a black-and-white banded pattern on its breast and back, a yellow-red head, and a large bill. It inhabits humid tropical forests of the Amazon basin in Brazil and Bolivia, where it is found in the forest interior and edges. It feeds primarily on figs and fruits, supplemented by insects, and excavates nest cavities in dead wood.