Black-Backed Barbet
Lybius minor
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyLybiidae (African Barbets)
- GenusLybius (Typical African Barbets)
- SpeciesLybius minor (Black-Backed Barbet)
About the Black-Backed Barbet
The white-faced barbet or black-backed barbet (Pogonornis minor) is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family. It is found in Gabon, Angola, Zambia, Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo. The habitat it is normally found in is riverine woodland and forest edges.
The common name 'white-faced barbet' recently applied to the species Pogonornis macclounii, which has since been relegated to a subspecies of Pogonornis minor. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-Backed Barbet in South Luangwa National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 2 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 3 | Lower Zambezi National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 4 | Mana Pools National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-Backed Barbet in South Luangwa National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Black-Backed Barbet sighting in South Luangwa National Park, based on 45 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-Backed Barbet in South Luangwa National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Black-Backed Barbet in South Luangwa National Park in our monthly data.