MALAYSIAN HONEYGUIDE (Indicator archipelagicus): SPECIES ACCOUNTS
LYRE-TAILED HONEYGUIDE (Melichneutes robustus): SPECIES ACCOUNTS
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Honeyguides are found in the temperate (mild) and tropical parts of Africa south of the Sahara. In addition, two species are found along the southern foothills of the Himalayas and in Southeast Asia.
HABITAT
Honeyguides live in dense primary forests, secondary forests, gallery forests in semiarid country, open woodlands and scrublands that include a mix of broadleaved trees, shrubs, and grassland. Generally, darker-colored species tend to live in broadleaved forests, while paler ones live in drier woodlands. They live from sea level to near the top of trees in mountainous areas.
HONEYGUIDES AND PEOPLE
Some species of honeyguides guide humans to honey sources.
CONSERVATION STATUS
No species are currently listed as Threatened by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). Three species, the Malaysian honeyguide, yellow-rumped honeyguide, and dwarf honeyguide, are listed as Near Threatened, in danger of becoming threatened. Most species in Africa and Asia are threatened by deforestation.
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