About the Crested Barbet
The crested barbet is a sub-Saharan bird in the Lybiidae family. Its specific name commemorates François Levaillant, a famed French naturalist.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Trachyphonus vaillantii |
| Species Codes | crebar1, CRBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Barbet belong to?
The Crested Barbet (Trachyphonus vaillantii) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Crested Barbet?
The crested barbet is a sub-Saharan bird in the Lybiidae family. Its specific name commemorates François Levaillant, a famed French naturalist....
Where can I report a Crested Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crebar1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
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