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Zenker's Honeyguide
Melignomon zenkeri
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyIndicatoridae (Honeyguides)
- GenusMelignomon
- SpeciesMelignomon zenkeri (Zenker's Honeyguide)
About the Zenker's Honeyguide
Zenker's honeyguide (Melignomon zenkeri) is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Uganda.
The common name and Latin binomial commemorate the German botanist Georg Zenker. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Zenker's Honeyguide in Semuliki 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 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Zenker's Honeyguide in Semuliki National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Zenker's Honeyguide sighting in Semuliki National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Zenker's Honeyguide in Semuliki National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Zenker's Honeyguide in Semuliki National Park in our monthly data.