About the Yellow-rumped Honeyguide
The yellow-rumped honeyguide is a sparrow-sized bird in the honeyguide family that is found in Asia, mainly in montane forests along the Himalayas. They are very finch-like but the feet are strong and zygodactyl, with two toes facing forward and two backward. They perch on honeycombs and feed on wax. Males tend to be territorial and stay near honeycombs while females and juveniles forage widely. They are brood parasites, laying their eggs in the nests of tree-hole breeders, possibly barbets.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Honeyguides (Indicatoridae) |
| Species | Indicator xanthonotus |
| Species Codes | yerhon1, YRHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-rumped Honeyguide belong to?
The Yellow-rumped Honeyguide (Indicator xanthonotus) belongs to the Honeyguides family (Indicatoridae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-rumped Honeyguide?
The yellow-rumped honeyguide is a sparrow-sized bird in the honeyguide family that is found in Asia, mainly in montane forests along the Himalayas. They are very finch-like but the feet are strong and zygodactyl, with two toes facing forward and two backward. They perch on honeycombs and feed on wax...
Where can I report a Yellow-rumped Honeyguide sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-rumped Honeyguide on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yerhon1, or on iNaturalist.
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