About the Scarlet-banded Barbet
The scarlet-banded barbet is a species of bird in the New World barbet family, Capitonidae. It is endemic to Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | New World Barbets (Capitonidae) |
| Species | Capito wallacei |
| Species Codes | scbbar2, SBBA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scarlet-banded Barbet belong to?
The Scarlet-banded Barbet (Capito wallacei) belongs to the New World Barbets family (Capitonidae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Scarlet-banded Barbet?
The Scarlet-banded Barbet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Scarlet-banded Barbet?
The scarlet-banded barbet is a species of bird in the New World barbet family, Capitonidae. It is endemic to Peru....
Where can I report a Scarlet-banded Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Scarlet-banded Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scbbar2, 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
20
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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