About the Black-collared Barbet
The black-collared barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae which is native to sub-Saharan Africa. Indigenous names include Rooikophoutkapper in Afrikaans, isiKhulukhulu and isiQonQotho in Zulu, and Isinagogo in Xhosa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Lybius torquatus |
| Species Codes | blcbar1, BCBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-collared Barbet belong to?
The Black-collared Barbet (Lybius torquatus) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black-collared Barbet?
The black-collared barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae which is native to sub-Saharan Africa. Indigenous names include Rooikophoutkapper in Afrikaans, isiKhulukhulu and isiQonQotho in Zulu, and Isinagogo in Xhosa....
Where can I report a Black-collared Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-collared Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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