About the Red-headed Barbet
The red-headed barbet is a species of bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets. It is found in Costa Rica, Guyana, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | New World Barbets (Capitonidae) |
| Species | Eubucco bourcierii |
| Species Codes | rehbar1, RHBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-headed Barbet belong to?
The Red-headed Barbet (Eubucco bourcierii) belongs to the New World Barbets family (Capitonidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Red-headed Barbet?
The red-headed barbet is a species of bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets. It is found in Costa Rica, Guyana, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Red-headed Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-headed Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rehbar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Barbets 15 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
15
Species in Family
2,784
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