About the Green-backed Honeybird
The Green-backed Honeybird (Prodotiscus zambesiae) 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 grbhon2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Honeyguides (Indicatoridae) |
| Species | Prodotiscus zambesiae |
| Species Codes | grbhon2, GBHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-backed Honeybird belong to?
The Green-backed Honeybird (Prodotiscus zambesiae) belongs to the Honeyguides family (Indicatoridae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Green-backed Honeybird?
The Green-backed Honeybird 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 Green-backed Honeybird sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-backed Honeybird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbhon2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Honeyguides 16 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
16
Species in Family
56
iNat Observations
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