Pallid Honeyguide
NamePallid Honeyguide
Common NamePallid Honeyguide
Scientific NameIndicator pallidus
FamilyIndicatoridae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark greyish-brown, contrasting with paler grey underparts, often whitish on the belly. It has a dark eye and a relatively short, stout bill. Outer tail feathers may show some white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, whistled notes, often described as a 'swee-swee-swee' call or a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in sub-Saharan Africa, with a disjunct distribution across West, Central, and East African evergreen forests.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab greyish-brown plumage, dark eye, short stout bill, forest understory habitat, whistled calls
Description
A small, drab honeyguide characterized by its greyish-brown upperparts and paler underparts. This species is known for its brood parasitic breeding strategy, laying eggs in the nests of other bird species. It typically forages in the forest understory for insects.
