About the Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird
The southern red-fronted tinkerbird, is a small bird in the African barbet family Lybiidae. It is found in southern Mozambique and eastern South Africa. This species was formerly regarded as conspecific with the northern red-fronted tinkerbird.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Pogoniulus pusillus |
| Species Codes | reftin4, SRFT, RFTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird belong to?
The Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus pusillus) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird?
The southern red-fronted tinkerbird, is a small bird in the African barbet family Lybiidae. It is found in southern Mozambique and eastern South Africa. This species was formerly regarded as conspecific with the northern red-fronted tinkerbird....
Where can I report a Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reftin4, or on iNaturalist.
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