Lesser Honeyguide

Indicator minor Stephens, 1815

Lesser Honeyguide, Indicator minor, is a bird of the honeyguide family found across Africa, with a breeding range that is widespread. It was described by Stephens in 1815. Its most notable trait is that it breeds as a brood parasite, placing its eggs most often in the nests of African barbets. It also uses the nests of other birds at times, including starlings and woodpeckers.

Order

Piciformes

Family

Indicatoridae — Honeyguides

Breeding range

Africa: widespread