Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird
A species of Tinkerbirds Scientific name : Pogoniulus chrysoconus Genus : Tinkerbirds
Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird, A species of Tinkerbirds
Botanical name: Pogoniulus chrysoconus
Genus: Tinkerbirds
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Description General Info
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Description
The yellow-fronted tinkerbird is approximately 11 cm (4.3 in) in length. It is plump, with a short neck, large head, and short tail. The adult has black upperparts heavily streaked with yellow and white. Its head has a strong black and white pattern, with a yellow forecrown spot. The underparts and rump are lemon yellow. Both sexes are similar in appearance, but young birds have a differentiating dark crown that lacks the distinct yellow spot. 
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird consumes insects and various fruits, notably swallowing mistletoe fruits whole. Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird employs regurgitation to disperse sticky seeds, serving as a crucial vector for mistletoe distribution.
Habitat
The yellow-fronted Tinkerbird inhabits a diversity of wooded environments predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa. Its preferred habitats encompass dry open woodlands, scrublands, Sahelian woodlands, and riverine forests. Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird is also found in grasslands with scattered trees, montane regions, and areas adjacent to pastures. Habitats are varied but often include woodlands with flora such as Acacia, Brachystegia, and Combretum species. Typically ranging from sea level to approximately 1500 meters in altitude, in certain regions such as Malawi and Ethiopia, yellow-fronted Tinkerbird may be encountered up to 1800 and 3000 meters respectively.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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