About the Brown-chested Barbet
The brown-chested barbet, also called cinnamon-breasted barbet, is a species of bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets. It is endemic to Brazil's central Amazon Basin.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | New World Barbets (Capitonidae) |
| Species | Capito brunneipectus |
| Species Codes | brcbar1, BCBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-chested Barbet belong to?
The Brown-chested Barbet (Capito brunneipectus) belongs to the New World Barbets family (Capitonidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Brown-chested Barbet?
The brown-chested barbet, also called cinnamon-breasted barbet, is a species of bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets. It is endemic to Brazil's central Amazon Basin....
Where can I report a Brown-chested Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-chested Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brcbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
15
Species in Family
5
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