Willcocks's honeyguide

Indicator willcocksi

The Willcocks's honeyguide is a small bird species found in the forests and woodlands of East Africa. It is known for its unique behavior of guiding humans and other animals to beehives, where it feeds on beeswax and bee larvae. This species has a distinctive olive-green plumage with yellow and black markings on the wings and tail. It has a specialized brush-tipped tongue for feeding on wax. Willcocks's honeyguides play a significant ecological role in their habitat by helping to control bee populations and facilitating the dispersal of pollen. However, they are facing threats from habitat loss and potential declines in bee populations.

Habitat: Forests and woodlands of East Africa