Dwarf 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.
| Dwarf honeyguide | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Piciformes |
| Family: | Indicatoridae |
| Genus: | Indicator |
| Species: | I. pumilio |
| Binomial name | |
| Indicator pumilio Chapin, 1958 | |
References
- BirdLife International (2013). "Indicator pumilio". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.