Red-rumped Tinkerbird
NameRed-rumped Tinkerbird
Common NameRed-rumped Tinkerbird
Scientific NamePogoniulus atroflavus
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown and nape with two prominent yellow stripes: one above the eye and one below. The throat and upper breast are yellow, fading to pale yellowish-grey on the belly. The back and wings are olive-green, often with yellow streaking on the wings, and a distinctive bright red rump. It has a short, stout, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a rapid, monotonous series of 'pop' or 'tink' notes, which often accelerates into a trill, characteristic of tinkerbirds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south to Angola.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Black head with prominent yellow stripes, Olive-green body, Bright red rump
Description
The Red-rumped Tinkerbird is a small, stocky barbet known for its striking black and yellow head patterns and olive-green body. It typically perches upright in the canopy, foraging for fruits and insects.
