Willcocks's Honeyguide
NameWillcocks's Honeyguide
Common NameWillcocks's Honeyguide
Scientific NameIndicator willcocksi
FamilyIndicatoridae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green, with a greyish head and nape. Underparts are whitish to pale grey, often with a yellowish wash on the belly and undertail coverts. Flight feathers typically show yellowish edges.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a high-pitched, rapid series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' notes, often delivered from within the forest canopy.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, its range extends from Sierra Leone eastward to Uganda and southward into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dull olive-green upperparts, Greyish head, Yellowish wash on belly and undertail coverts, Forest canopy dwelling
Description
The Willcocks's Honeyguide is a small, inconspicuous forest bird, typically found in the canopy. It exhibits dull olive-green and grey plumage, blending well with its arboreal habitat. This species is an obligate brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species.
