Green Tinkerbird
NameGreen Tinkerbird
Common NameGreen Tinkerbird
Scientific NamePogoniulus simplex
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsOverall dull green to yellowish-green plumage, paler on the underparts. It lacks prominent facial markings or streaking, and has a dark, stout bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, rapid, high-pitched 'pop-pop-pop-pop' or 'tink-tink-tink,' often given in a long, monotonous series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern Africa, primarily in coastal Kenya, eastern Tanzania, and northern Mozambique.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Overall dull green plumage, Lack of prominent facial markings, Distinctive 'tink' call
Description
The Green Tinkerbird is a very small, plump barbet characterized by its overall dull green to yellowish-green plumage. It is generally inconspicuous, foraging in the canopy for a diet of fruits and insects.
