Cassin's Honeybird
NameCassin's Honeybird
Common NameCassin's Honeybird
Scientific NameIndicator maculatus
FamilyIndicatoridae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-greenish, often with dark streaking. Underparts are yellowish-green, heavily streaked with dark brown or black, particularly on the throat and breast. Some individuals may show a pale patch on the wing.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of churring or trilling notes, often described as 'churr-churr-churr' or 'trrr-trrr-trrr'. It also produces a distinctive 'whit-whit-whit' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, its range extends from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south into Angola. It inhabits tropical moist lowland forests, secondary forests, and forest edges.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-greenish upperparts, Yellowish-green streaked underparts, Brood parasitic behavior, Distinctive churring calls, Found in West and Central African forests
Description
The Cassin's Honeybird, also known as Cassin's Honeyguide, is a medium-sized bird found in African forests. It is characterized by its olive-greenish upperparts and yellowish-green, streaked underparts. This species is known for its brood parasitic behavior, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species.
