Dwarf Honeyguide
Indicator pumilio
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyIndicatoridae (Honeyguides)
- GenusIndicator (Typical Honeyguides)
- SpeciesIndicator pumilio (Dwarf Honeyguide)
About the Dwarf Honeyguide
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. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dwarf Honeyguide in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 3 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 4 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 7 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dwarf Honeyguide in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dwarf Honeyguide sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 251 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dwarf Honeyguide in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Dwarf Honeyguide in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.