Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird
Pogoniulus bilineatus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Lybiidae
Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird.
Y
Pogoniulus bilineatus
Category
birds
Family
Lybiidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 13.1 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding yellow-rumped tinkerbird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 80%, canopy foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 70%; invertebrates 30%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zambia
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.