About the Malaysian Honeyguide
The Malaysian honeyguide is a bird in the family Indicatoridae, which are paleotropical near passerine birds related to the woodpeckers. The species is native to Southeast Asia.
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It is a medium-sized, up to 18 cm long, olive-brown honeyguide with greenish streaks, reddish iris, thick grey bill and greyish white below. The male has a yellow patch on the shoulder, while the female has none. The young resembles the female with streaked underparts.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Brunei.
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Dwarf HoneyguideIndicator pumilioThe dwarf honeyguide is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae.
Spotted HoneyguideIndicator maculatusThe spotted honeyguide is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae.
Pallid HoneyguideIndicator meliphilusThe pallid honeyguide is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae.
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