Black-breasted Barbet vs Acacia Pied Barbet
Pogonornis rolleti compared with Tricholaema leucomelas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-breasted Barbet | Acacia Pied Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonornis rolleti | Tricholaema leucomelas |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Lybiidae | Lybiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) | 15.8 cm (6.2 in) |
| Weight | 100.5 g (3.55 oz) | 34.0 g (1.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-breasted Barbet
Least Concern
Acacia Pied 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.
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.