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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Piciformes Lybiidae

Black-backed Barbet

Pogonornis minor

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
46.7 g
Diet
Fruit
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 73

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 73).

DEF 45

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 45).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: South-central & West-central Habitat: Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Pogonornis minor minor

    s Gabon to w Angola

  • Pogonornis minor macclounii

    s DR Congo and ne Angola to w Tanzania and nw Malawi

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Pogonornis minor

Which family does it belong to?

African Barbets (Lybiidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: South-central & West-central

Sources & credits

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