greater honey guide

…calls of a bird, the greater, or black-throated, honey guide (Indicator indicator); the ratels break open the bees’ nests to feed on the honey, and the birds in return obtain the remains of the nest. Ratels are strong, fearless fighters but in captivity can become tame and playful. A litter…

The greater honey guide (I. indicator) spreads its tail conspicuously and uses a peculiar undulating flight in attracting attention. It perches and calls again, then moves further on in another short flight as the interested animal draws near. Upon reaching the bees’ nest, the honey guide…