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Western Tinkerbird
Pogoniulus coryphaea
Western Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus coryphaea) — Woodpeckers & Toucans of Africa.
The Western Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus coryphaea) is a member of the Lybiidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 10.7 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Piciformes
- Family Lybiidae African Barbets
- Genus Pogoniulus
- Species coryphaea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 10.7 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Lybiidae
- Order
- Piciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Western Tinkerbird is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Western Tinkerbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Western Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus coryphaea) belongs to the Lybiidae family of the order Piciformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF c, wc, sw.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 10.7 g, with a wing length of about 5.2 cm and a tail of around 2.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 307,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Western Tinkerbird?
The Western Tinkerbird is a very small bird that weighs around 10.7 g.
Where does the Western Tinkerbird live?
The Western Tinkerbird is found across Africa with a range covering AF c, wc, sw, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Western Tinkerbird belong to?
The Western Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus coryphaea) belongs to the Lybiidae family, in the order Piciformes.
What does the Western Tinkerbird eat?
The Western Tinkerbird is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Western Tinkerbird migrate?
The Western Tinkerbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Western Tinkerbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Western Tinkerbird's range?
The Western Tinkerbird has a mapped global range of about 307,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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