The Red-fronted Tinkerbird
RFID:Image ID:G2DKET
Image details
Contributor:
John Porter LRPS / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
G2DKETFile size:
23 MB (901.4 KB Compressed download)Releases:
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3168 x 2534 px | 26.8 x 21.5 cm | 10.6 x 8.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
24 January 2016Location:
Amakhala, South AfricaMore information:
The red-fronted tinkerbird, formerly known as the red-fronted tinker barbet is a small African barbet. Barbets are near passerine birds with bristles around the base of the bill. They have a world-wide tropical distribution. The red-fronted tinkerbird is associated with juniper forest and scrub. It nests in a tree hole and lays two or three eggs. It eats berries and fruit, particularly mistletoe, but also takes insects as it forages in deep cover. It has a very annoying, repetitive call which seems endless. It reminds me of a car or house alarm. Despite its distinctive call, the Tinkerbird is very shy and difficult to spot amongst the foliage.