Black-collared Barbet vs Brown-breasted Barbet
Lybius torquatus compared with Pogonornis melanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Barbet | Brown-breasted Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lybius torquatus | Pogonornis melanopterus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Lybiidae | Lybiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | 18.4 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | 52.4 g (1.85 oz) | 53.0 g (1.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-collared Barbet
Least Concern
Brown-breasted 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.