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Brown-backed Honeybird
Prodotiscus regulus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
15.4 cm
Weight
12.75 g
Family
Indicatoridae
Order
Piciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.4 cm | 6.1 in |
| Weight | 12.75 g | 0.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
5-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Indicatoridae (Honeyguides) |
| Genus | Prodotiscus |
| Species | Prodotiscus regulus |
Distribution
Brown-backed Honeybird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Brown-backed Honeybird endangered?
The Brown-backed Honeybird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Brown-backed Honeybird?
The Brown-backed Honeybird has a wingspan of 15.4 cm, weight of 12.75 g.
What order and family does the Brown-backed Honeybird belong to?
The Brown-backed Honeybird (Prodotiscus regulus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Indicatoridae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Indicatoridae family
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Least Concern
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Greater Honeyguide
Indicator indicator
Least Concern
Green-backed Honeybird
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Least Concern
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Indicator exilis
Least Concern
Lesser Honeyguide
Indicator minor
Least Concern
Lyre-tailed Honeyguide
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Least Concern
Malaysian Honeyguide
Indicator archipelagicus
Near Threatened