About the Sira Barbet
The Sirá barbet is a bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets. It is endemic to the Cerros del Sira of east-central Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | New World Barbets (Capitonidae) |
| Species | Capito fitzpatricki |
| Species Codes | sirbar1, SIBA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sira Barbet belong to?
The Sira Barbet (Capito fitzpatricki) belongs to the New World Barbets family (Capitonidae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sira Barbet?
The Sira Barbet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sira Barbet?
The Sirá barbet is a bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets. It is endemic to the Cerros del Sira of east-central Peru....
Where can I report a Sira Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Sira Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sirbar1, 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
NT
IUCN Status
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