Pallid Honeyguide
Indicator meliphilus
The Pallid Honeyguide (Indicator meliphilus) is a rare honeyguid found in 8 countries, weighing about 14 g. The pallid honeyguide is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae.
About the Pallid Honeyguide
The pallid honeyguide is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae. The species is also known as the eastern least honyeguide. It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Pallid Honeyguide can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Pallid Honeyguide look like?
- The pallid honeyguide is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae.
- How big is a Pallid Honeyguide?
- The Pallid Honeyguide is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Pallid Honeyguide?
- The Pallid Honeyguide occurs in 8 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia.
- What birds look similar to a Pallid Honeyguide?
- The Pallid Honeyguide is most easily confused with the Willcocks's Honeyguide, the Least Honeyguide and the Spotted Honeyguide.
- Is the Pallid Honeyguide endangered?
- The Pallid Honeyguide is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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