Speckled Tinkerbird
Pogoniulus scolopaceus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyLybiidae (African Barbets)
- GenusPogoniulus (Tinkerbirds)
- SpeciesPogoniulus scolopaceus (Speckled Tinkerbird)
About the Speckled Tinkerbird
The speckled tinkerbird (Pogoniulus scolopaceus) is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family (African barbets). It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Speckled Tinkerbird in Kibale National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 7 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 8 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 9 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Speckled Tinkerbird in Kibale National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Speckled Tinkerbird sighting in Kibale National Park, based on 682 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Speckled Tinkerbird in Kibale National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Speckled Tinkerbird in Kibale National Park in our monthly data.