About the Yellow-throated Tinkerbird
The yellow-throated tinkerbird is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family. They are small and sedentary, and typically forage in the higher canopy of primary or established secondary forest. Yellow-throated tinkerbirds located closer to the coast, as well as those in louder environments, have been found to make higher-pitched vocalizations.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Pogoniulus subsulphureus |
| Species Codes | yettin1, YTTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-throated Tinkerbird belong to?
The Yellow-throated Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus subsulphureus) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-throated Tinkerbird?
The yellow-throated tinkerbird is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family. They are small and sedentary, and typically forage in the higher canopy of primary or established secondary forest. Yellow-throated tinkerbirds located closer to the coast, as well as those in louder environments, have been ...
Where can I report a Yellow-throated Tinkerbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-throated Tinkerbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yettin1, or on iNaturalist.
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