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Dwarf honeyguide

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Piciformes

Genus
  
Indicator

Higher classification
  
Indicator

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Indicatoridae

Scientific name
  
Indicator pumilio

Rank
  
Species

Dwarf honeyguide cdn1arkiveorgmedia2323910C76B20C4A9393B74

Similar
  
Honeyguide, Bird, Indicator, Pallid honeyguide, Thick‑billed honeyguide

The dwarf honeyguide (Indicator pumilio) is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and possibly Burundi. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Just like other honeyguides, this species is a brood parasite.

References

Dwarf honeyguide Wikipedia