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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Piciformes Indicatoridae

Scaly-throated Honeyguide

Indicator variegatus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
48.8 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 109

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 109).

DEF 68

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 68).

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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: Ethiopia and Somalia to Eastern South Africa & also Western through Southern DR Congo and Zambia to Western Angola Habitat: Woodland

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Indicator variegatus

Which family does it belong to?

Honeyguides (Indicatoridae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Ethiopia and Somalia to Eastern South Africa & also Western through Southern DR Congo and Zambia to Western Angola

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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