Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird
Pogoniulus pusillus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Not EvaluatedUncommon to spot
birds • Lybiidae
Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird.
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Pogoniulus pusillus
Category
birds
Family
Lybiidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 9.6 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding southern red-fronted tinkerbird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 50%, canopy foraging 30%, understorey foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 60%; invertebrates 40%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
MozambiqueSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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