Black-collared Barbet vs Anchieta's Barbet
Lybius torquatus compared with Stactolaema anchietae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Barbet | Anchieta's Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lybius torquatus | Stactolaema anchietae |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Lybiidae | Lybiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | 17.8 cm (7.0 in) |
| Weight | 52.4 g (1.85 oz) | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-collared Barbet
Least Concern
Anchieta's 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.
Anchieta's Barbet
Anchieta's Barbet is a stocky African barbet from the family Lybiidae with a 17.8 cm wingspan and weighing 45 grams. It inhabits woodland and forest edge habitats in central Africa. Its stout bill is well-adapted for excavating nest cavities and consuming fruit.