Lyre-tailed Honeyguide
Lyre-tailed Honeyguide
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The Lyre-tailed Honeyguide is a unique and cryptic species, named for the elongated, lyre-shaped outer tail feathers of the male during flight. It is a medium-sized honeyguide, primarily dull green, making it extremely hard to spot. It is a brood parasite, inhabiting dense rainforests.
Where to spot
Native to humid tropical lowland forests across West and Central Africa, from Liberia to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
How to spot
Extremely difficult to observe visually. Listen intently for the distinctive buzzing sound produced by the male's tail feathers during its display flight, often accompanied by soft calls. Focus on high canopy observations.
When to spot
Present year-round. Best observed during the dry season when it might be more active. Detection primarily relies on its calls and flight sounds.
Where to spot
Native to humid tropical lowland forests across West and Central Africa, from Liberia to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
How to spot
Extremely difficult to observe visually. Listen intently for the distinctive buzzing sound produced by the male's tail feathers during its display flight, often accompanied by soft calls. Focus on high canopy observations.
When to spot
Present year-round. Best observed during the dry season when it might be more active. Detection primarily relies on its calls and flight sounds.
The male's unique tail feathers create a distinctive buzzing sound during its display flight, a key acoustic cue for identifying this otherwise elusive bird.
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