About the Red-faced Barbet
The red-faced barbet is a species of bird in the African barbet family Lybiidae. It is found in Burundi, Rwanda, Northwest Tanzania, and Southwest Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Lybius rubrifacies |
| Species Codes | refbar1, RFBA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-faced Barbet belong to?
The Red-faced Barbet (Lybius rubrifacies) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-faced Barbet?
The Red-faced Barbet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-faced Barbet?
The red-faced barbet is a species of bird in the African barbet family Lybiidae. It is found in Burundi, Rwanda, Northwest Tanzania, and Southwest Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Red-faced Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-faced Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code refbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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