About the Bristle-nosed Barbet
The Bristle-nosed Barbet (Gymnobucco peli) is a species of bird in the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 43 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code brnbar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
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 member of the African Barbets family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
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.