CapitonidaeIndicatoridae

CapitonidaeIndicatoridae is not an officially recognized taxonomic unit. The name appears to concatenate two distinct families within the order Piciformes: Capitonidae, the barbets, and Indicatoridae, the honeyguides. In current classifications these two families remain separate, and there is no accepted "CapitonidaeIndicatoridae" lineage or rank.

Capitonidae, commonly referred to as barbets, are small to medium-sized perching birds with stout, often colorful bills adapted for feeding on fruit and insects. They are predominantly tropical in distribution, inhabiting forests, woodlands, and scrub across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Barbets are typically territorially vocal and display a variety of plumage patterns, with many species exhibiting bright head or body coloration. Their ecological role commonly includes seed dispersal due to frugivory, as well as insect control.

Indicatoridae, the honeyguides, are a family of small to medium-sized, typically brown or olive birds that occupy a wide range of habitats in Africa and parts of Asia. A distinctive feature of honeyguides is their traditional association with beehives: many species are brood parasites, laying eggs in the nests of other birds and reverse-commonly feeding on beeswax, honey, and insects. Several species are known for behavioral interactions with humans or other animals that lead to bee colonies, a mutualistic reputation that has attracted attention in ethnobiology and field lore.

Taxonomically, Capitonidae and Indicatoridae are separate families within Piciformes, and the combined name CapitonidaeIndicatoridae does not reflect a recognized taxonomic group. If encountered, it is likely an erroneous or historical mislabeling rather than a valid classifier.