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by scubabob on July 18th, 2006

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What bird has the ability to properly digest wax?

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  • by Answers101 on July 18th, 2006

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    A bird species called the Honeyguide.

    "Honeyguides feed on beeswax directly, if the nest is accessible, by flying up to a bee nest, gripping the tree's surface alongside the outer part of the comb, and biting off and swallowing pieces of wax. The birds' hides are tough and parch-mentlike, offering some but not complete protection against stings, and a ferocious onslaught of defensive bees can kill a honeyguide."


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