Grunt or whistle: Successful honey-hunters know how to communicate with wild honey-seeking birds

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Dec 7, 2023, 2:00 pm146 pts
In many parts of Africa, humans cooperate with a species of wax-eating bird called the greater honeyguide, Indicator indicator, which leads them to wild bees' nests with a chattering call. By using specialized sounds to communicate with each other, both species can significantly increase their chances of…

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