Black-collared Barbet vs Acacia Pied Barbet
Lybius torquatus compared with Tricholaema leucomelas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Barbet | Acacia Pied Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lybius torquatus | Tricholaema leucomelas |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Lybiidae | Lybiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | 15.8 cm (6.2 in) |
| Weight | 52.4 g (1.85 oz) | 34.0 g (1.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-collared Barbet
Least Concern
Acacia Pied 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.
Acacia Pied Barbet
The Acacia Pied Barbet is a boldly patterned barbet weighing about 34g found across southern Africa. It inhabits acacia woodland, nesting in dead wood and feeding on fruit and insects.