Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird
NameYellow-rumped Tinkerbird
Common NameYellow-rumped Tinkerbird
Scientific NamePogoniulus bilineatus
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species features a black crown and upperparts, contrasted by a bright yellow rump and a prominent yellow patch on the shoulders. Its face has a distinctive pattern of a white supercilium (stripe above the eye) and a white malar stripe (stripe below the eye), with white underparts often washed with yellow on the flanks and belly. The bill is dark and relatively stout.
Vocalization / CallThe call is a rapid, high-pitched, monotonous series of 'tink-tink-tink' or 'pop-pop-pop' notes, often likened to a small hammer striking an anvil. It can be delivered continuously for long periods.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, its range extends from West Africa through Central Africa to East and Southern Africa, inhabiting various forest and woodland types.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow rump, Black crown with white facial stripes, Small, stocky build, Monotonous 'tink' call
Description
The Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird is a small, stocky barbet known for its striking black, white, and yellow plumage. It is often more easily heard than seen, producing a distinctive, monotonous 'tink-tink-tink' call from within the canopy. These birds primarily forage for fruit and insects in the mid to upper levels of trees.
