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Banded Barbet

Lybius undatus

Least Concern
Envergadura
16,0 cm
Peso
36,9 g
Familia
Lybiidae
Orden
Piciformes

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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
Envergadura 16,0 cm 6.3 in
Peso 36,9 g 1.30 oz

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CV.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Piciformes (Pájaros Carpinteros y Tucanes)
Familia Lybiidae (Barbudos Africanos)
Genus Lybius
Especies Lybius undatus

Distribution

Banded Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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