About the Eastern Yellow-billed Barbet
The Eastern Yellow-billed Barbet (Trachylaemus purpuratus) 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 yebbar5 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 | Trachylaemus purpuratus |
| Species Codes | yebbar5, EYBB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Yellow-billed Barbet belong to?
The Eastern Yellow-billed Barbet (Trachylaemus purpuratus) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Yellow-billed Barbet?
The Eastern Yellow-billed 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 Eastern Yellow-billed Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Yellow-billed Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebbar5, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in African Barbets 43 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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