amadindas

Amadindas are a type of bird native to Africa, belonging to the family Indicatoridae. They are small to medium-sized birds, often characterized by their dull plumage, which can range from olive-brown to grey. A distinctive feature of many amadindas is a patch of bright yellow on their throat or breast, which gives them their name in some languages. They are primarily insectivorous, feeding on a diet of insects, spiders, and other invertebrates. Some species are also known to consume berries and fruits.

A notable characteristic of amadindas is their association with honey. Several species have a remarkable mutualistic relationship with honey badgers and other animals that raid beehives. Amadindas will often lead these animals to beehives by calling and flying ahead, and then feed on the wax and larvae left behind after the hive is disturbed. This behavior has led to them being called "honeyguides." Their nests are typically built in tree cavities or old woodpecker holes. They lay small clutches of eggs, and in some species, brood parasitism occurs, where they lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species.