Moustached Tinkerbird
NameMoustached Tinkerbird
Common NameMoustached Tinkerbird
Scientific NamePogoniulus leucomystax
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with paler greenish-yellow underparts. The crown is dark with white streaking, and a prominent white superciliary stripe extends above the eye. A key feature is the white 'moustache' stripe below the eye, contrasting with dark lores and a dark stripe through the eye. The bill is dark, and there's a small yellow patch at its base.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a rapid, high-pitched series of 'pop-pop-pop' or 'poop-poop-poop' notes, often delivered continuously. It may also produce a trilling call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the montane regions of eastern Africa, including eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green plumage, Distinctive white 'moustache' stripe, White superciliary stripe, Rapid, popping call
Description
The Moustached Tinkerbird is a small, stocky barbet characterized by its olive-green plumage and a distinctive white 'moustache' stripe on its face. It typically forages in the canopy of montane forests, feeding primarily on fruits and insects.
