Yellow-footed Honeyguide
NameYellow-footed Honeyguide
Common NameYellow-footed Honeyguide
Scientific NameMelignomon eisentrauti
FamilyIndicatoridae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green to brownish-olive, while the underparts are plain grayish, sometimes with a faint yellowish wash on the flanks. The bill is dark, and the most distinctive feature is its bright pale yellow feet.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are generally soft and high-pitched, consisting of a series of whistles or trills that can be difficult to detect in its dense forest habitat.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to West Africa, with a fragmented distribution across Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Cameroon.
Identifying FeaturesPale yellow feet, Olive-green upperparts and grayish underparts, Small, stout bill, Shy and elusive behavior
Description
The Yellow-footed Honeyguide is a small, elusive bird found in the understory of West African forests. It has drab olive-green upperparts and grayish underparts, distinguished by its pale yellow feet. This species is known for its shy nature and specialized diet.
