Lesser Honeyguide
Indicator minor
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Indicatoridae
Lesser Honeyguide.
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Indicator minor
Category
birds
Family
Indicatoridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 28.2 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding lesser honeyguide in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 50%, mid-level vegetation 50%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: nectar 70%; invertebrates 20%; fruit 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.