About the Moustached Tinkerbird
The moustached tinkerbird is a species of bird in the large Piciformes order in the Lybiidae family. It occurs in high-altitude forests in central Africa. It is greenish with little sexual dimorphism. The tinkerbird eats berries and insects.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Pogoniulus leucomystax |
| Species Codes | moutin1, MOTI, MGTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moustached Tinkerbird belong to?
The Moustached Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus leucomystax) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Moustached Tinkerbird?
The moustached tinkerbird is a species of bird in the large Piciformes order in the Lybiidae family. It occurs in high-altitude forests in central Africa. It is greenish with little sexual dimorphism. The tinkerbird eats berries and insects....
Where can I report a Moustached Tinkerbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Moustached Tinkerbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moutin1, or on iNaturalist.
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