About the Malaysian Honeyguide
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Honeyguides (Indicatoridae) |
| Species | Indicator archipelagicus |
| Species Codes | malhon1, MAHO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malaysian Honeyguide belong to?
The Malaysian Honeyguide (Indicator archipelagicus) belongs to the Honeyguides family (Indicatoridae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Malaysian Honeyguide?
The Malaysian Honeyguide is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Malaysian Honeyguide?
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....
Where can I report a Malaysian Honeyguide sighting?
You can log sightings of Malaysian Honeyguide on eBird (ebird.org) using species code malhon1, or on iNaturalist.
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