About the Black-spotted Barbet
The black-spotted barbet is a species of bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets. It is found in Brazil, the Guianas, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | New World Barbets (Capitonidae) |
| Species | Capito niger |
| Species Codes | blsbar1, BSBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-spotted Barbet belong to?
The Black-spotted Barbet (Capito niger) belongs to the New World Barbets family (Capitonidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black-spotted Barbet?
The black-spotted barbet is a species of bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets. It is found in Brazil, the Guianas, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Black-spotted Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-spotted Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blsbar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Barbets 15 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
15
Species in Family
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