Green-backed Honeyguide

Prodotiscus insignis

The Green-backed Honeyguide (Prodotiscus insignis) is a small bird found in the forests and woodlands of Central and West Africa. This species is known for its unique behavior of guiding humans and other animals to beehives, where it feeds on beeswax and bee larvae. The Green-backed Honeyguide has a distinctive green back, with a contrasting yellow throat and breast. It has a specialized, decurved bill adapted for feeding on wax. This species plays an important ecological role in its habitat by facilitating honey extraction for both humans and other honey-loving animals.

Habitat: Forests and woodlands of Central and West Africa