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Bearded Barbet

Pogonornis dubius

Least Concern
Envergure
22,1 cm
Poids
94,0 g
Famille
Lybiidae
Ordre
Piciformes

À propos

The Bearded Barbet is a large, colorful barbet of the savanna woodlands and forest edges of West and Central Africa. It has a striking combination of red breast and belly, black upperparts, white cheeks, and a yellow eye ring, along with the characteristic beard-like bristles at the bill base. It feeds primarily on figs and other fruits, and also takes insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 22,1 cm 8.7 in
Poids 94,0 g 3.32 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 40 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Famille Lybiidae (African Barbets)
Genus Pogonornis
Espèces Pogonornis dubius

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Foire aux questions

Is the Bearded Barbet endangered?
The Bearded Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bearded Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 40 days.
How big is the Bearded Barbet?
The Bearded Barbet has a wingspan of 22.1 cm, weight of 94.0 g.
What order and family does the Bearded Barbet belong to?
The Bearded Barbet (Pogonornis dubius) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae.

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