About the D'Arnaud's Barbet
D'Arnaud's barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae that is found in East Africa. Barbets and toucans are a group of birds with a worldwide tropical distribution. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills. Three geographical races have been recorded. The usambiro barbet was previously regarded as a subspecies, but the 2021 taxonomic update to the IOC World Bird List upgraded this to full species status with the taxonomic name Trachyphonus usambiro.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Trachyphonus darnaudii |
| Species Codes | darbar1, DABA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the D'Arnaud's Barbet belong to?
The D'Arnaud's Barbet (Trachyphonus darnaudii) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the D'Arnaud's Barbet?
D'Arnaud's barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae that is found in East Africa. Barbets and toucans are a group of birds with a worldwide tropical distribution. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills. Three geographical races have been recorded. The u...
Where can I report a D'Arnaud's Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of D'Arnaud's Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code darbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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