Banded Barbet vs Black-breasted Barbet
Lybius undatus compared with Pogonornis rolleti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Barbet | Black-breasted Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lybius undatus | Pogonornis rolleti |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Lybiidae | Lybiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 36.9 g (1.30 oz) | 100.5 g (3.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Banded Barbet
Black-breasted Barbet
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.
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.