About the Banded Barbet
The Banded Barbet (Lybius undatus) 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 banbar1 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 | Lybius undatus |
| Species Codes | banbar1, BABA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Banded Barbet belong to?
The Banded Barbet (Lybius undatus) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Banded Barbet?
The Banded 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 Banded Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Banded Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code banbar1, 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
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