About the Whyte's Barbet
The Whyte's Barbet (Stactolaema whytii) is a species of bird in the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 43 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code whybar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Stactolaema whytii |
| Species Codes | whybar1, WHBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whyte's Barbet belong to?
The Whyte's Barbet (Stactolaema whytii) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Whyte's Barbet?
The Whyte's Barbet is a member of the African Barbets family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Whyte's Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Whyte's Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whybar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in African Barbets 43 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
43
Species in Family
100
iNat Observations
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