Order Piciformes 41 species in 7 genera Size: Between 9 cm (Green Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus simplex) and 27 cm (Black-breasted Barbet, Lybius rolleti). Distribution: Afrotropical Region. Sedentary, some species undertake dispersive postbreeding movements or in function of food availability. Habitat: Forestal. Dense wooded areas and scrubland. Feeding: Insects, fruit and nectar. Some large species also include small vertebrates in the diet. Breeding: The nest is placed in a cavity dug in a tree, bank or termite nest. 1-6 eggs. Incubation 12-19 days. Threat status: 1 threatened species (Vulnerable) [+info]