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Black-collared Barbet

Lybius torquatus

Least Concern
Envergadura
18,0 cm
Peso
52,4 g
Família
Lybiidae
Ordem
Piciformes

The Black-collared Barbet (Lybius torquatus) is a bird species in the family Lybiidae (african barbets), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18 cm and a weight of 52.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

The Black-collared Barbet is a medium-sized, boldly patterned barbet of sub-Saharan southern and East Africa, with a vivid red face and upper breast bordered by a broad black collar. It inhabits woodland, forest edges, and gardens from South Africa north to Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It feeds on figs, fruits, and insects, and excavates nest holes in dead trees.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 18,0 cm 7.1 in
Peso 52,4 g 1.85 oz

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 33-35 days.

Tamanho da postura

1-5

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Família Lybiidae (African Barbets)
Genus Lybius
Espécies Lybius torquatus

Distribution

Black-collared Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Black-collared Barbet endangered?
The Black-collared Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-collared Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 33-35 days.
How big is the Black-collared Barbet?
The Black-collared Barbet has a wingspan of 18.0 cm, weight of 52.4 g.
What order and family does the Black-collared Barbet belong to?
The Black-collared Barbet (Lybius torquatus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae.

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