Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird
Pogoniulus pusillus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pogoniulus-pusillus"></birdfyi-bird>The Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus pusillus) is a bird species in the family Lybiidae (african barbets), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.5 cm and a weight of 10.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.5 cm | 4.5 in |
| Weight | 10.7 g | 0.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 23 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Lybiidae (African Barbets) |
| Genus | Pogoniulus |
| Species | Pogoniulus pusillus |
Distribution
Southern Red-fronted Tinkerbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Lybiidae family