About the Spot-crowned Barbet
The Spot-crowned Barbet (Capito maculicoronatus) 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 spcbar1 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 maculicoronatus |
| Species Codes | spcbar1, SCBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-crowned Barbet belong to?
The Spot-crowned Barbet (Capito maculicoronatus) belongs to the New World Barbets family (Capitonidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Spot-crowned Barbet?
The Spot-crowned 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 Spot-crowned Barbet sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-crowned Barbet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spcbar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Barbets 15 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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