White-mantled Barbet

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, pastureland, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The White-mantled Barbet is classified as Endangered (EN), considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

The White-mantled Barbet (Capito hypoleucus) is a species of bird in the Capitonidae family. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, pastureland, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Capito hypoleucus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. More

Information on the white-mantled barbet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly. Authentication - This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk References - 1. IUCN Red List (April, 2009) http://www.iucnredlist. More

White-mantled Barbet, Colombia, Victoria 27/12/2009 © Collaerts Erwin White-mantled Barbet - White-mantled Barbet, Colombia, Magdalena Valley March 2010 © Diego Calderon-F. (COLOMBIA Birding) more pics from our trips in Colombia! Send this as a postcard White-mantled Barbet - White-mantled Barbet, Colombia, Magdalena Valley March 2010 © Diego Calderon-F. More

Ant-Tanager and White-mantled Barbet which can be seen right around the hacienda. A nearby trail makes for a nice birding day with many antbirds, tyrant flycatchers and puffbirds for the list, plus the chance of spotting endemic wandering Blue-billed Curassows. Tody Motmot. Photo by Steve Bird. PLANNING YOUR TOUR The links below provide information and descriptions of the birding areas and some of the species that can be expected in each area. More

White-mantled Barbet Capito hypoleucus is endangered, another is vulnerable, and 3 more species are considered near-threatened. Eubucco There are 4 species within this genus. This male Red-headed Barbet Eubucco bourcierii left and female were near San Isidro del General, Costa Rica, April 2009. More

The White-mantled Barbet of Colombia is listed as endangered, its limited range is threatened by deforestation for agriculture (including coca nad marijuana), livestock rearing and mining. The quite recently discovered Scarlet-banded Barbet of Peru is considered vulnerable due to its small population size (estimated at under a thousand birds) although its habitat is not immediately threatened. Systematics, taxonomy and evolution Fossil American barbets have been found dating from the Miocene in Florida. More

Geographic variation in the White-mantled Barbet (Capito hypoleucus of Colombia (Aves: Capitonidae). = Graves, G. R., - * Bookseller: NATURAMA (Palermo, Italy) * Bookseller Rating: 4-star rating * Quantity Available: 1 Add to basket Price: US$ 4.46 Convert Currency Shipping: US$ 11.12 From Italy to U.S.A. More