Scaly-throated Honeyguide
Indicator variegatus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Honeyguides (Indicatoridae)
- Order
- Piciformes
Overview
The scaly-throated honeyguide (Indicator variegatus) is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae. They have a mutualistic relationship with humans in which they attract beekeepers towards bees' nests and then feeding on the remains, especially larvae.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Savanna and riparian woodland of eastern and southern Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Scaly-throated honeyguide
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
