About the Black-throated Barbet
The black-throated barbet is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its distribution has moved northward.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Tricholaema melanocephala |
| Species Codes | bltbar1, BTBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-throated Barbet belong to?
The Black-throated Barbet (Tricholaema melanocephala) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black-throated Barbet?
The black-throated barbet is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its distribution has moved northward....
Where can I report a Black-throated Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-throated Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
43
Species in Family
122
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