About the White-headed Barbet
The white-headed barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Lybius leucocephalus |
| Species Codes | whhbar1, WHBA, WHAW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-headed Barbet belong to?
The White-headed Barbet (Lybius leucocephalus) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the White-headed Barbet?
The white-headed barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda....
Where can I report a White-headed Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of White-headed Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whhbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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