Scaly-throated Honeyguide
13 specialized Honeyguides and Honeybirds in East Africa
HONEYGUIDES AND HONEYBIRDS IN EAST AFRICA Order – Piciformes contains largely arboreal, insectivorous bird species. Almost all species in the order Piciformes are zygodactyl. 2 toes point forward, 2 toes backwards. This seems to be ideal for an arboreal lifestyle.Suborder – Picoidea, Infraorder – Picides – contains Honeyguides, Honeybirds and…