About the Chinese Barbet
The Chinese barbet is a bird in the family Megalaimidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1870. It is endemic to southern China.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) |
| Species | Psilopogon faber |
| Species Codes | chibar1, CHBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chinese Barbet belong to?
The Chinese Barbet (Psilopogon faber) belongs to the Asian Barbets family (Megalaimidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Chinese Barbet?
The Chinese barbet is a bird in the family Megalaimidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1870. It is endemic to southern China....
Where can I report a Chinese Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Chinese Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chibar1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
35
Species in Family
217
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