About the Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird
The yellow-rumped tinkerbird is a bird species in the family Lybiidae, which is native to the moist tropical and subtropical regions of sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | African Barbets (Lybiidae) |
| Species | Pogoniulus bilineatus |
| Species Codes | yertin1, YRTI, YRCT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird belong to?
The Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus bilineatus) belongs to the African Barbets family (Lybiidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird?
The yellow-rumped tinkerbird is a bird species in the family Lybiidae, which is native to the moist tropical and subtropical regions of sub-Saharan Africa....
Where can I report a Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yertin1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
43
Species in Family
1,060
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