About the Brown-backed Honeybird
The brown-backed honeybird, also known as Wahlberg's honeybird, Wahlberg's honeyguide and sharp-billed honeyguide, is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae. This bird is named after the Swedish naturalist Johan August Wahlberg.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Honeyguides (Indicatoridae) |
| Species | Prodotiscus regulus |
| Species Codes | wahhon1, BBHO, WAHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-backed Honeybird belong to?
The Brown-backed Honeybird (Prodotiscus regulus) belongs to the Honeyguides family (Indicatoridae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Brown-backed Honeybird?
The brown-backed honeybird, also known as Wahlberg's honeybird, Wahlberg's honeyguide and sharp-billed honeyguide, is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae. This bird is named after the Swedish naturalist Johan August Wahlberg....
Where can I report a Brown-backed Honeybird sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-backed Honeybird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wahhon1, or on iNaturalist.
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