barbet

American  

[bahr-bit] / ˈbɑr bɪt /

noun

1. any of several stocky, tropical birds of the family Capitonidae, having a stout bill with bristles at the base.

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barbet British  

/ ˈbɑːbɪt /

noun

1. any small tropical brightly coloured bird of the family Capitonidae , having short weak wings and a sharp stout bill with tuftlike feathers at its base: order Piciformes (woodpeckers, etc)

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Etymology

Origin of barbet

1745–55; < French ≪ Latin barbātus; see barbate

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barbet

The show also is due to feature four breeds that are eligible to compete for the first time - the barbet, the dogo Argentino, the Belgian Laekenois, and the Biewer terrier.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 10, 2021

The show also is due to feature four breeds that are eligible to compete for the first time — the barbet, the dogo Argentino, the Belgian Laekenois, and the Biewer terrier.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 10, 2021

New to the list are two breeds that got recognized in 2020: the dogo Argentino, joining the popularity rankings in 93rd place — notable for a newcomer — and the barbet, at 145th.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2021

New to the list are two breeds that got recognized in 2020: the dogo Argentino, joining the popularity rankings in 93rd place - notable for a newcomer - and the barbet, at 145th.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 16, 2021

This barbet was common at the Cocoa Research Station and its call could be heard at any time of day until dusk.

From Birds from North Borneo University of Kansas Publications, Museum of Natural History, Volume 17, No. 8, pp. 377-433, October 27, 1966 by Max C. Thompson

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