About the Gilded Barbet
The gilded barbet is a species of bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets, and a close relative of the toucans.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | New World Barbets (Capitonidae) |
| Species | Capito auratus |
| Species Codes | gilbar1, GIBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gilded Barbet belong to?
The Gilded Barbet (Capito auratus) belongs to the New World Barbets family (Capitonidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Gilded Barbet?
The gilded barbet is a species of bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets, and a close relative of the toucans....
Where can I report a Gilded Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Gilded Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gilbar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Barbets 15 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
15
Species in Family
704
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