Green Tinkerbird
Pogoniulus simplex
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Lybiidae
Green Tinkerbird.
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Pogoniulus simplex
Category
birds
Family
Lybiidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 8.8 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding green tinkerbird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 50%, mid-level vegetation 50%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 70%; invertebrates 30%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Mozambique
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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