About the Greater Honeyguide
The Greater Honeyguide (Indicator indicator) is a species of bird in the Honeyguides family (Indicatoridae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 16 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grehon2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Honeyguides (Indicatoridae) |
| Species | Indicator indicator |
| Species Codes | grehon2, GRHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Honeyguide belong to?
The Greater Honeyguide (Indicator indicator) belongs to the Honeyguides family (Indicatoridae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Greater Honeyguide?
The Greater Honeyguide is a member of the Honeyguides family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Greater Honeyguide sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Honeyguide on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grehon2, or on iNaturalist.