About the Brown-breasted Barbet
The brown-breasted barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, and Tanzania.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Pogonornis melanopterus |
| Species Codes | brbbar1, BBBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-breasted Barbet belong to?
The Brown-breasted Barbet (Pogonornis melanopterus) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Brown-breasted Barbet?
The brown-breasted barbet is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, and Tanzania....
Where can I report a Brown-breasted Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-breasted Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brbbar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in African Barbets 43 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
43
Species in Family
127
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