Black-backed barbet explained

The white-faced barbet^[1] 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,^[1] which has since been relegated to a subspecies of Pogonornis minor.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lavushi Manda National Park . . 2001 . . 15 April 2021.
2. Web site: Gill . Frank . Frank Gill (ornithologist) . Donsker . David . Rasmussen . Pamela . Pamela Rasmussen . December 2023 . Jacamars, puffbirds, toucans, barbets, honeyguides . IOC World Bird List Version 13.2 . International Ornithologists' Union . 6 December 2023 .