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Black-girdled Barbet

Capito dayi

Near Threatened
Envergure
17,2 cm
Poids
64,25 g
Famille
Capitonidae
Ordre
Piciformes

The Black-girdled Barbet (Capito dayi) is a bird species in the family Capitonidae (new world barbets), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.2 cm and a weight of 64.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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À propos

The Black-girdled Barbet is a medium-sized, stocky barbet with a black-and-white banded pattern on its breast and back, a yellow-red head, and a large bill. It inhabits humid tropical forests of the Amazon basin in Brazil and Bolivia, where it is found in the forest interior and edges. It feeds primarily on figs and fruits, supplemented by insects, and excavates nest cavities in dead wood.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 17,2 cm 6.8 in
Poids 64,25 g 2.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Famille Capitonidae (New World Barbets)
Genus Capito
Espèces Capito dayi

Distribution

Black-girdled Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-girdled Barbet endangered?
The Black-girdled Barbet has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Black-girdled Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Black-girdled Barbet?
The Black-girdled Barbet has a wingspan of 17.2 cm, weight of 64.25 g.
What order and family does the Black-girdled Barbet belong to?
The Black-girdled Barbet (Capito dayi) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Capitonidae.

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