About the Hairy-breasted Barbet
The Hairy-breasted Barbet (Tricholaema hirsuta) 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 habbar1 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 | Tricholaema hirsuta |
| Species Codes | habbar1, HBBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hairy-breasted Barbet belong to?
The Hairy-breasted Barbet (Tricholaema hirsuta) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Hairy-breasted Barbet?
The Hairy-breasted 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 Hairy-breasted Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Hairy-breasted Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code habbar1, 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
131
iNat Observations
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