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Bearded Barbet

Pogonornis dubius

Least Concern
翼展
22.1 cm
体重
94.0 g
Lybiidae
Piciformes

关于

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
翼展 22.1 cm 8.7 in
体重 94.0 g 3.32 oz

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

2

分类学

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

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常见问题

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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