About the Green Barbet
The green barbet is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family. It is found in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa. It occurs in forests from sea level to 1,800 metres (5,900 ft). Its isolated populations are vulnerable to forest clearing.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Cryptolybia olivacea |
| Species Codes | grebar2, GRBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Barbet belong to?
The Green Barbet (Cryptolybia olivacea) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Green Barbet?
The green barbet is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family. It is found in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa. It occurs in forests from sea level to 1,800 metres (5,900 ft). Its isolated populations are vulnerable to forest clearing....
Where can I report a Green Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grebar2, or on iNaturalist.
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