Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird
Pogoniulus chrysoconus
The Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus chrysoconus) is a uncommon african barbet found in 34 countries, weighing about 11 g. The yellow-fronted tinkerbird is a small bird in the family Lybiidae formerly known as yellow-fronted tinker barbet.
About the Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird
The yellow-fronted tinkerbird is a small bird in the family Lybiidae formerly known as yellow-fronted tinker barbet. It is sometimes considered conspecific with its southern counterpart, the red-fronted tinkerbird, Pogoniulus pusillus. Barbets are near passerine birds with bristles around the base of the bill and a world-wide tropical distribution.
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How to identify it
The yellow-fronted tinkerbird is approximately 11 cm (4.3 in) in length. It is plump, with a short neck, large head, and short tail. The adult has black upperparts heavily streaked with yellow and white. Its head has a strong black and white pattern, with a yellow forecrown spot. The underparts and rump are lemon yellow. Both sexes are similar in appearance, but young birds have a differentiating dark crown that lacks the distinct yellow spot. Voice: At about 100 repetitions per minute, the yellow-fronted tinkerbird's call is a fast tink-tink-tink-tink. Many barbets perch prominently, but, unlike their larger relatives, the smaller tinkerbirds sing from cover and are more frequently heard than seen.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Sudan.
When to see it
The Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird?
- The yellow-fronted tinkerbird is approximately 11 cm (4.3 in) in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird?
- The Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird?
- The Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird occurs in 34 countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Zambia.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird?
- The Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird is most easily confused with the Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, the Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird and the Speckled Tinkerbird.
- Is the Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird endangered?
- The Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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