Brown-backed Honeybird
NameBrown-backed Honeybird
Common NameWahlberg's Honeyguide
Scientific NameProdotiscus regulus
FamilyIndicatoridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are dull brown, often with a slightly darker crown and wings. Its underparts are whitish to pale greyish-brown, sometimes exhibiting a faint yellowish wash, and it possesses a small, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsit' call, frequently uttered while the bird is foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Senegal east to Ethiopia and extending south through eastern and southern Africa to South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain dull brown upperparts, Pale whitish underparts, Slender dark bill, Often found in acacia woodlands
Description
This small, plain brownish bird is characterized by its slender bill and active foraging behavior. It is typically observed singly or in pairs, searching for insects and occasionally nectar within the canopy and mid-story of trees.
