About the Toucan Barbet
The toucan barbet is a barbet native to western Ecuador and Colombia. Along with the prong-billed barbet, it forms the family Semnornithidae, and is closely related to the toucans. It is a medium-sized barbet with a robust yellow bill. It has striking plumage, having a black head with grey throat and nape, red breast and upper belly, yellow lower belly and grey wings and tail.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Toucan-Barbets (Semnornithidae) |
| Species | Semnornis ramphastinus |
| Species Codes | toubar1, TOBA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Toucan Barbet belong to?
The Toucan Barbet (Semnornis ramphastinus) belongs to the Toucan-Barbets family (Semnornithidae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Toucan Barbet?
The Toucan Barbet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Toucan Barbet?
The toucan barbet is a barbet native to western Ecuador and Colombia. Along with the prong-billed barbet, it forms the family Semnornithidae, and is closely related to the toucans. It is a medium-sized barbet with a robust yellow bill. It has striking plumage, having a black head with grey throat an...
Where can I report a Toucan Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Toucan Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code toubar1, or on iNaturalist.
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