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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Piciformes Indicatoridae

Green-backed Honeybird

Prodotiscus zambesiae

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
10.2 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 61

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 61).

DEF 45

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 45).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: South-central & Eastern & Southeastern Habitat: Forest & Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Prodotiscus zambesiae ellenbecki

    s Ethiopia to Kenya and n Tanzania

  • Prodotiscus zambesiae zambesiae

    s Angola to s Tanzania and Mozambique

  • Prodotiscus zambesiae lathburyi

    wc Angola

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Prodotiscus zambesiae

Which family does it belong to?

Honeyguides (Indicatoridae)

Where is it found?

Africa: South-central & Eastern & Southeastern

Sources & credits

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