Zambian Barbet vs Banded Barbet

Lybius chaplini compared with Lybius undatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Zambian Barbet Banded Barbet
Scientific Name Lybius chaplini Lybius undatus
Order Piciformes Piciformes
Family Lybiidae Lybiidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 19.0 cm (7.5 in) 16.0 cm (6.3 in)
Weight 69.5 g (2.45 oz) 36.9 g (1.30 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 --
Population Trend — —

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Zambian Barbet

Least Concern

Banded Barbet

About These Birds

Banded Barbet

The Banded Barbet is a medium-sized barbet of the family Lybiidae found in woodland and forest edges of eastern Africa. Weighing about 36.9g with a wingspan of 16cm, it has striking black-and-white barred plumage and a heavy bill used to excavate nest cavities and feed on fruit. It is typically found in pairs or small groups.

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