1. a small bird found in Africa and Asia that leads humans and other animals to beehives

Examples

• The honeyguide chirped loudly to get the honey hunter’s attention.
• Local tribes have followed honeyguides to wild beehives for centuries.
• The greater honeyguide is known for its remarkable partnership with humans.
• After finding the hive, the honey hunter always leaves some honeycomb for the honeyguide.
• Honeyguides have a unique ability to digest beeswax.
• The bird’s distinctive call signals that a honeyguide has located a hive nearby.