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Black-breasted Barbet
Pogonornis rolleti
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Least Concern
Envergure
22,6 cm
Poids
100,5 g
Famille
Lybiidae
Ordre
Piciformes
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À propos
The Black-breasted Barbet is a large, boldly patterned barbet of sub-Saharan African open woodland and savanna, with its black breast band contrasting with red throat, yellow sides of the face, and blue facial markings. It ranges across a broad belt of Central Africa from South Sudan and Ethiopia west to Nigeria. It feeds on figs and other fruits as well as insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 22,6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Poids | 100,5 g | 3.55 oz |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Famille | Lybiidae (African Barbets) |
| Genus | Pogonornis |
| Espèces | Pogonornis rolleti |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Black-breasted Barbet endangered?
The Black-breasted Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-breasted Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Black-breasted Barbet?
The Black-breasted Barbet has a wingspan of 22.6 cm, weight of 100.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-breasted Barbet belong to?
The Black-breasted Barbet (Pogonornis rolleti) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae.
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