About the Five-colored Barbet
The Five-colored Barbet (Capito quinticolor) is a species of bird in the New World Barbets family (Capitonidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 15 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code ficbar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | New World Barbets (Capitonidae) |
| Species | Capito quinticolor |
| Species Codes | ficbar1, FCBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Five-colored Barbet belong to?
The Five-colored Barbet (Capito quinticolor) belongs to the New World Barbets family (Capitonidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Five-colored Barbet?
The Five-colored Barbet is a member of the New World Barbets family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Five-colored Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Five-colored Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ficbar1, or on iNaturalist.