Black-collared Barbet vs Banded Barbet
Lybius torquatus compared with Lybius undatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Barbet | Banded Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lybius torquatus | Lybius undatus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Lybiidae | Lybiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 52.4 g (1.85 oz) | 36.9 g (1.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Black-collared Barbet
Banded Barbet
About These Birds
Black-collared Barbet
The Black-collared Barbet is a medium-sized, boldly patterned barbet of sub-Saharan southern and East Africa, with a vivid red face and upper breast bordered by a broad black collar. It inhabits woodland, forest edges, and gardens from South Africa north to Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It feeds on figs, fruits, and insects, and excavates nest holes in dead trees.
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.