Anchieta's Barbet vs Black-throated Barbet
Stactolaema anchietae compared with Tricholaema melanocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Anchieta's Barbet | Black-throated Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stactolaema anchietae | Tricholaema melanocephala |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Lybiidae | Lybiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.8 cm (7.0 in) | 13.3 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) | 20.833333333333332 g (0.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Anchieta's Barbet
Least Concern
Black-throated Barbet
About These Birds
Anchieta's Barbet
Anchieta's Barbet is a stocky African barbet from the family Lybiidae with a 17.8 cm wingspan and weighing 45 grams. It inhabits woodland and forest edge habitats in central Africa. Its stout bill is well-adapted for excavating nest cavities and consuming fruit.