About the Yellow-spotted Barbet
The yellow-spotted barbet is a bird species in the monotypic genus Buccanodon. It belongs to the African barbet family (Lybiidae) which was formerly included in the Capitonidae and sometimes in the Ramphastidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Buccanodon duchaillui |
| Species Codes | yesbar1, YSBA, EYSB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-spotted Barbet belong to?
The Yellow-spotted Barbet (Buccanodon duchaillui) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-spotted Barbet?
The yellow-spotted barbet is a bird species in the monotypic genus Buccanodon. It belongs to the African barbet family (Lybiidae) which was formerly included in the Capitonidae and sometimes in the Ramphastidae....
Where can I report a Yellow-spotted Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-spotted Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yesbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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