About the Black-billed Barbet
The black-billed barbet is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family.
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ID tip
Lybius guifsobalito can reach a wingspan of 7.9–9.4 cm (3.1–3.7 in) in males. The tail length is between 4.5 and 5.4 centimeters. The beak reaches a length between 1.9 and 2.2 centimeters. Females have similar body measurements, without noticeable sexual dimorphism. Males and femalesof these medium-sized barbets are glossy blue-black, the wings and the belly are a little more brown. They also have a bright red or red-orange face, throat and upper chest. The upperwing are narrowly lined with yellow to white.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Banded BarbetLybius undatusThis barbet is approximately 20–25 cm long, stocky-looking, with a large head and a heavy bill with the bristles that the Lybius species is known for.
White-headed BarbetLybius leucocephalusThis species is one of the largest in this genus at 18–19.5 cm (7.1–7.7 in) in length.
Red-faced BarbetLybius rubrifaciesThis barbet is one of the smaller of the Lybius species at only 17 cm (6.7 in) in length.
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