honey eater

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Noun honey eater has 1 sense

honey eater, honeysucker - Australasian bird with tongue and bill adapted for extracting nectar
--₁ is a kind of oscine, oscine bird
--₁ is a member of Meliphagidae, family Meliphagidae

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Honey Eater

A honey eater refers to a bird species that belongs to the family Meliphagidae. These birds are predominantly found in Australia and Oceania. Honey eaters are known for their specialized diet which includes nectar, pollen, fruits, and insects. They have a brush-like tongue that enables them to extract nectar from flowers.

Example sentences:

The honey eater flitted from one flower to another, sipping nectar.
During the summer, honey eaters migrate to the northern regions in search of blooming flowers.
The vibrant plumage of the honey eater caught the attention of ornithologists.

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