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Sanele Nhlabatsi

@sanele99.bsky.social

Conservation Biologist | Honey-hunting Research Network | University of Pretoria đź“š

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@kilawiothman.bsky.social · 4mo ago

1/7 The greater honeyguide (Indicator indicator) leads humans to bees’ nests. People harvest the honey, and the bird eats leftover wax. While this partnership is well-studied in other parts of eastern Africa, it hasn’t been explored in southern Tanzania, where beekeeping is big business. #BOU2026

A greater honeyguide bird perched on a treeAmana Kilawi attending a honey-hunt in southern Tanzania
Sanele Nhlabatsi@sanele99.bsky.social · 4mo ago

In parts of Africa, greater honeyguide birds guide people to bees’ nests. Honey for the people; in return, wax and brood for the bird: a perfect win-win. This 🧵 explores a remarkable, culturally sustained partnership between people of Eswatini and a wild bird. #BOU2026 #ornithology 1/7

The greater honeyguide bird on a honeycomb on a tree stump. Photo by Nigel DennisA Swati honey-hunter whistling on a hollow fruit to recruit a greater honeyguide. Photo by Jessica van der Wal