Yellow-throated Tinkerbird
NameYellow-throated Tinkerbird
Common NameYellow-throated Tinkerbird
Scientific NamePogoniulus subsulphureus
FamilyLybiidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThe Yellow-throated Tinkerbird has a bright yellow throat and a yellow forehead patch. Its crown and nape are black, contrasted by a prominent yellow supercilium (stripe above the eye) and a yellow malar stripe (stripe below the eye). The upperparts are olive-green with some yellow streaking on the back and wings, while the underparts are pale yellowish-green, becoming whiter on the belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a rapid, monotonous, and persistent series of 'tink-tink-tink' notes, often likened to the sound of a distant hammer striking an anvil.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Yellow-throated Tinkerbird is found across West and Central Africa, with its range extending from Sierra Leone eastward to Uganda and southward into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Bright yellow throat, Black crown with prominent yellow supercilium and malar stripe, Olive-green upperparts, Repetitive 'tink' call
Description
This small, brightly colored barbet is characterized by its striking yellow throat and head stripes. It typically inhabits the canopy of tropical forests, where it can be difficult to spot despite its persistent, repetitive call. It forages primarily for fruits but also supplements its diet with insects.
