About the Bearded Barbet
The bearded barbet is an African barbet. Barbets are birds with a worldwide tropical distribution, although New World and Old World barbets are placed in different families. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Pogonornis dubius |
| Species Codes | beabar1, BEBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bearded Barbet belong to?
The Bearded Barbet (Pogonornis dubius) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Bearded Barbet?
The bearded barbet is an African barbet. Barbets are birds with a worldwide tropical distribution, although New World and Old World barbets are placed in different families. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills....
Where can I report a Bearded Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Bearded Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beabar1, or on iNaturalist.
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