Yellow-rumped Honeyguide
Yellow-rumped Honeyguide
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The Yellow-backed Honeyguide is a small, distinctive honeyguide, characterized by a bright yellow patch on its back and rump, contrasting with its otherwise dull olive-brown plumage. It is a brood parasite and primarily feeds on insects and beeswax.
Where to spot
Found in broadleaf evergreen and pine forests, often at higher elevations, across the Himalayan foothills and parts of Southeast Asia, including Nepal, India, and China.
How to spot
Difficult to observe visually due to its small size and preference for dense foliage. Listen for its distinctive, often high-pitched 'whit' or 'tsee-tsee' calls. Look for the yellow flash during flight, often near bee colonies.
When to spot
Present year-round. More vocal during the breeding season (typically April-July). Best observed in the early morning.
Where to spot
Found in broadleaf evergreen and pine forests, often at higher elevations, across the Himalayan foothills and parts of Southeast Asia, including Nepal, India, and China.
How to spot
Difficult to observe visually due to its small size and preference for dense foliage. Listen for its distinctive, often high-pitched 'whit' or 'tsee-tsee' calls. Look for the yellow flash during flight, often near bee colonies.
When to spot
Present year-round. More vocal during the breeding season (typically April-July). Best observed in the early morning.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The hidden yellow patch on its back is typically only visible in flight, serving as a flash of color in an otherwise cryptic bird.
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