About the Speckled Tinkerbird
The Speckled Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus scolopaceus) is a species of bird in the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 43 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code spetin1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Pogoniulus scolopaceus |
| Species Codes | spetin1, SPTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Speckled Tinkerbird belong to?
The Speckled Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus scolopaceus) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Speckled Tinkerbird?
The Speckled Tinkerbird is a member of the African Barbets family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Speckled Tinkerbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Speckled Tinkerbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spetin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in African Barbets 43 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
43
Species in Family
199
iNat Observations
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