Brown-chested Barbet

Capito brunneipectus

Least Concern

The Brown-chested Barbet is a fruit-eating barbet of Andean forests and foothills of western South America. It moves through forest canopies and edges, taking fruit and insects and nesting in tree cavities. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though healthy habitat and secure nesting trees remain important locally.

Family

Capitonidae

Group

New World Barbets

Range

Brown-chested Barbet Range — Andean forests and foothills of western South America

Population

≈ 37,000-265,000

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