Malaysian Honeyguide

Indicator archipelagicus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Piciformes · Indicatoridae

About

The Malaysian honeyguide is a bird in the family Indicatoridae, which are paleotropical near passerine birds related to the woodpeckers. The species is native to Southeast Asia.

Fun Fact

Malaysian Honeyguides parasitize the nests of barbets, and the chick uses a hooked beak tip—lost after leaving the nest—to kill the host's own nestlings.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs throughout lowland broadleaved forests of western Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the island of Sumatra.

Diet

Diet consists mainly of insects, especially wild bees and wasps.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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