About the Bristle-nosed Barbet
The bristle-nosed barbet is a bird species in the family Lybiidae. It used to be placed in the family Bucconidae (puffbirds), which has been split up; alternatively, it may be included in a vastly expanded Ramphastidae (toucans).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Gymnobucco peli |
| Species Codes | brnbar1, BNBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bristle-nosed Barbet belong to?
The Bristle-nosed Barbet (Gymnobucco peli) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Bristle-nosed Barbet?
The bristle-nosed barbet is a bird species in the family Lybiidae. It used to be placed in the family Bucconidae (puffbirds), which has been split up; alternatively, it may be included in a vastly expanded Ramphastidae (toucans)....
Where can I report a Bristle-nosed Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Bristle-nosed Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brnbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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