Banded Barbet vs Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird

Lybius undatus compared with Pogoniulus pusillus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Banded Barbet Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird
Scientific Name Lybius undatus Pogoniulus pusillus
Order Piciformes Piciformes
Family Lybiidae Lybiidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 16.0 cm (6.3 in) 11.5 cm (4.5 in)
Weight 36.9 g (1.30 oz) 10.7 g (0.38 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Banded Barbet only

None

Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Banded Barbet

Least Concern

Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird

About These Birds

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.

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