Dwarf Honeyguide
Indicator pumilio
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Honeyguides (Indicatoridae)
- Order
- Piciformes
Overview
The dwarf honeyguide (Indicator pumilio) is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae. It is endemic to the Albertine Rift montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Just like other honeyguides, this species is a brood parasite.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mountains of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, western Rwanda, western Burundi, and southwestern Uganda.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Dwarf honeyguide
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
