About the Naked-faced Barbet
The Naked-faced Barbet (Gymnobucco calvus) is a species of bird in the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 43 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code nafbar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Gymnobucco calvus |
| Species Codes | nafbar1, NFTB, NFBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Naked-faced Barbet belong to?
The Naked-faced Barbet (Gymnobucco calvus) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Naked-faced Barbet?
The Naked-faced Barbet is a member of the African Barbets family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Naked-faced Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Naked-faced Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nafbar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in African Barbets 43 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
43
Species in Family
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