About the Hairy-breasted Barbet
The hairy-breasted barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae. It is found throughout the African tropical rainforest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Tricholaema hirsuta |
| Species Codes | habbar1, HBBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hairy-breasted Barbet belong to?
The Hairy-breasted Barbet (Tricholaema hirsuta) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Hairy-breasted Barbet?
The hairy-breasted barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae. It is found throughout the African tropical rainforest....
Where can I report a Hairy-breasted Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Hairy-breasted Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code habbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
43
Species in Family
138
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