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Banded Barbet

Lybius undatus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
16,0 cm
Gewicht
36,9 g
Familie
Lybiidae
Ordnung
Piciformes

Über uns

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 16,0 cm 6.3 in
Gewicht 36,9 g 1.30 oz

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CV.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Piciformes (Spechtvögel und Tukane)
Familie Lybiidae (Afrikanische Bartvögel)
Genus Lybius
Arten Lybius undatus

Distribution

Banded Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Is the Banded Barbet endangered?
The Banded Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Banded Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Banded Barbet?
The Banded Barbet has a wingspan of 16.0 cm, weight of 36.9 g.
What order and family does the Banded Barbet belong to?
The Banded Barbet (Lybius undatus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae.

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