Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | New World Barbets (Capitonidae) |
| Species | Capito squamatus |
| Codes | orfbar1, OFBA |
Identification
The Orange-fronted Barbet (Capito squamatus) is a member of the New World Barbets family within the order Piciformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in New World Barbets
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Capito squamatus
Family: New World Barbets
Order: Piciformes
eBird Code: orfbar1