Brown-backed Honeybird vs Lesser Honeyguide

The Brown-backed Honeybird and Lesser Honeyguide can be distinguished by tail markings and facial features. The Lesser Honeyguide has white edges to the tail and a small pale loral spot with a dark malar stripe, which are absent in the Brown-backed Honeybird.

Look for the white edges on the tail and facial markings (pale loral spot and dark malar stripe) to identify the Lesser Honeyguide. These are absent in the Brown-backed Honeybird.

The Lesser Honeyguide features white edges on its tail, a small pale loral spot, and a dark malar stripe. These features are not present in the Brown-backed Honeybird.