Brown-breasted Barbet vs Black-breasted Barbet
Pogonornis melanopterus compared with Pogonornis rolleti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Brown-breasted Barbet | Black-breasted Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonornis melanopterus | Pogonornis rolleti |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Lybiidae | Lybiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.4 cm (7.2 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 53.0 g (1.87 oz) | 100.5 g (3.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Brown-breasted Barbet
Least Concern
Black-breasted Barbet
About These Birds
Black-breasted Barbet
The Black-breasted Barbet is a large, boldly patterned barbet of sub-Saharan African open woodland and savanna, with its black breast band contrasting with red throat, yellow sides of the face, and blue facial markings. It ranges across a broad belt of Central Africa from South Sudan and Ethiopia west to Nigeria. It feeds on figs and other fruits as well as insects.