honeyguide

noun

hon·​ey·​guide ˈhə-nē-ˌgīd How to pronounce honeyguide (audio)
: any of a family (Indicatoridae) of small plainly colored nonpasserine birds that inhabit Africa, the Himalayas, and the East Indies and that include some which lead people or animals to the nests of bees

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But the honeyguide bird is an exception that actually calls to the badgers, despite the potential danger of predation. — Scott Travers, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 That’s where the honeyguide bird comes in with a big assist. — Popsci Staff, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2024

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1777, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of honeyguide was in 1777

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“Honeyguide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeyguide. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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