Western Tinkerbird
NameWestern Tinkerbird
Common NameWestern Tinkerbird
Scientific NamePogoniulus coryphaeus
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a prominent black cap with a bright yellow stripe running down the center of the crown. The upperparts are dark, almost black, with a distinct yellow patch on the wing coverts. The underparts are pale greyish-white, sometimes with a faint yellowish wash on the flanks. It has a small, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its monotonous, repetitive 'tink' or 'pop' calls, often delivered rapidly and continuously. The call is a characteristic 'tink-tink-tink-tink...' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in disjunct populations across central and west Africa, primarily in highland forests. Its range includes parts of Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Angola, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Identifying FeaturesBlack cap with bright yellow crown stripe, Yellow patch on wing, Greyish underparts, Small, stocky body, Monotonous 'tink' call
Description
The Western Tinkerbird is a small, stocky barbet characterized by its striking black cap and bright yellow crown stripe. It typically forages in the canopy of montane forests, feeding on fruits and insects. Its monotonous, repetitive call is a distinctive sound in its habitat.
