Red-faced Barbet vs Black-breasted Barbet
Lybius rubrifacies compared with Pogonornis rolleti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-faced Barbet | Black-breasted Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lybius rubrifacies | Pogonornis rolleti |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Lybiidae | Lybiidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.3 cm (6.8 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 60.0 g (2.12 oz) | 100.5 g (3.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Red-faced Barbet
Least Concern
Black-breasted Barbet
About These Birds
Black-breasted Barbet
The Black-breasted Barbet is a large, boldly patterned barbet of sub-Saharan African open woodland and savanna, with its black breast band contrasting with red throat, yellow sides of the face, and blue facial markings. It ranges across a broad belt of Central Africa from South Sudan and Ethiopia west to Nigeria. It feeds on figs and other fruits as well as insects.