Yellow-throated Honeyguide

Indicator xanthonotus

The Yellow-throated Honeyguide is a small bird found in the forests and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. It is known for its unique behavior of guiding humans and other animals to beehives in exchange for access to the honey. This species has a distinctive yellow throat and a greenish back, with a black bill and legs. It feeds primarily on beeswax and bee larvae, using its sharp bill to access the hives. The Yellow-throated Honeyguide plays an important ecological role in its habitat by facilitating the access of other species to valuable food resources.

Habitat: Forests and woodlands