African honeyguides recognise honey hunters' calls to help find hidden bee nests

In Africa, wild honeyguides have showcased their remarkable ability to identify specific human calls, making them indispensable allies for honey hunters searching for concealed bee nests.

Recent studies reveal that these birds are more responsive to local calls than to those from outsiders.

This finding implies the evolution of a sophisticated communication system honed through generations, facilitating the birds' survival by guiding them to beeswax.