Least Honeyguide
Indicator exilis
The Least Honeyguide (Indicator exilis) is a rare honeyguid found in 14 countries, weighing about 18 g. The least honeyguide is a small species of bird in the family Indicatoridae.
About the Least Honeyguide
The least honeyguide is a small species of bird in the family Indicatoridae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa.
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How to identify it
The least honeyguide (Indicator exilis) is a small member of the family Indicatoridae. The plumage of the adult least honeyguide is an olive brown, with dark grey colouration on its underside and face. Pale spots are visible above the bill as well as on the tail when in flight. A narrow white line from the front of the eye to near the nostril can be seen on adult birds and a malar stripe can be seen stretching from the mandible to the birds ear-coverts. A small bird, the least honey guide measures about 14 cm and weighs anywhere between 12 and 23 g.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Central African Republic.
When to see it
The Least Honeyguide can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Least Honeyguide?
- The least honeyguide (Indicator exilis) is a small member of the family Indicatoridae. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Least Honeyguide?
- The Least Honeyguide is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Least Honeyguide?
- The Least Honeyguide occurs in 14 countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Zambia and Cameroon.
- What birds look similar to a Least Honeyguide?
- The Least Honeyguide is most easily confused with the Willcocks's Honeyguide, the Pallid Honeyguide and the Spotted Honeyguide.
- Is the Least Honeyguide endangered?
- The Least Honeyguide is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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