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Orange-fronted Barbet

Capito squamatus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Piciformes (نقاريات الشكل)
Family
Capitonidae
Genus
Capito
Species
Capito squamatus (Orange-fronted Barbet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒビタイゴシキドリ
Chinese 橙額鬚鴷
Spanish Barbudo Frentinaranja
French Cabézon à nuque blanche
German Weißnacken-Bartvogel
Russian Оранжеволобый кабезон

Similar Species in Capito

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Black-spotted Barbet
Capito niger
Least Concern
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Brown-chested Barbet
Capito brunneipectus
Least Concern
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Gilded Barbet
Capito auratus
Least Concern
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Spot-crowned Barbet
Capito maculicoronatus
Least Concern
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Sira Barbet
Capito fitzpatricki
Near Threatened
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Scarlet-banded Barbet
Capito wallacei
Vulnerable
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Scarlet-crowned Barbet
Capito aurovirens
Least Concern
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Black-girdled Barbet
Capito dayi
Vulnerable
View all species in Capito →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange-fronted Barbet?
The scientific name of Orange-fronted Barbet is Capito squamatus. It belongs to the genus Capito.
What is the conservation status of Orange-fronted Barbet?
Orange-fronted Barbet (Capito squamatus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Orange-fronted Barbet live?
Orange-fronted Barbet is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Orange-fronted Barbet belong to?
Orange-fronted Barbet (Capito squamatus) belongs to the genus Capito, which is part of the taxonomic family Capitonidae.
What kingdom does Orange-fronted Barbet belong to?
Orange-fronted Barbet (Capito squamatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Orange-fronted Barbet?
The closest relatives of Orange-fronted Barbet in the genus Capito include Black-spotted Barbet, Brown-chested Barbet, Gilded Barbet, Spot-crowned Barbet, Sira Barbet.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Capito — 11 Species

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Black-spotted Barbet
Capito niger
LC 🐾
Brown-chested Barbet
Capito brunneipectus
LC 🐾
Gilded Barbet
Capito auratus
LC 🐾
Spot-crowned Barbet
Capito maculicoronatus
LC
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Orange-fronted Barbet
Capito squamatus
NT
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Sira Barbet
Capito fitzpatricki
NT 🐾
Scarlet-banded Barbet
Capito wallacei
VU 🐾
Scarlet-crowned Barbet
Capito aurovirens
LC 🐾
Black-girdled Barbet
Capito dayi
VU 🐾
White-mantled Barbet
Capito hypoleucus
VU 🐾
Five-colored Barbet
Capito quinticolor
VU
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