About the Black-backed Barbet
The white-faced barbet or black-backed barbet is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family. It is found in Gabon, Angola, Zambia, Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo. The habitat it is normally found in is riverine woodland and forest edges.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Pogonornis minor |
| Species Codes | blbbar1, BBBA, BFFB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-backed Barbet belong to?
The Black-backed Barbet (Pogonornis minor) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black-backed Barbet?
The white-faced barbet or black-backed barbet is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family. It is found in Gabon, Angola, Zambia, Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo. The habitat it is normally found in is riverine woodland and forest edges....
Where can I report a Black-backed Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-backed Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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