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C IUCN · NE · Not Evaluated Piciformes Lybiidae

Northern Red-fronted Tinkerbird

Pogoniulus uropygialis

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ATK 85

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 85).

DEF 52

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 52).

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How to identify

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Similar species

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Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: open woodland in Eritrea & Ethiopia and Somalia to Southeastern Sudan & Uganda and Southeastern Tanzania Habitat:
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Pogoniulus uropygialis uropygialis

    Eritrea to c Ethiopia and n Somalia

  • Pogoniulus uropygialis affinis

    se Sudan to s Somalia s to Uganda and se Tanzania

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Pogoniulus uropygialis

Which family does it belong to?

African Barbets (Lybiidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: open woodland in Eritrea & Ethiopia and Somalia to Southeastern Sudan & Uganda and Southeastern Tanzania

Sources & credits

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