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Why are barbets called barbets?
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Downy woodpecker (Dendrocopos pubescens).
Barbets are named for the conspicuous bristles found at the base of their stout, sharp bills. The name is derived from the word "barb," referring to these bristle-like structures.123
These birds belong to the order Piciformes and are characterized by their big-headed, short-tailed appearance.12