Honey Buzzard (Noun)
Meaning
Old World hawk that feeds on bee larvae and small rodents and reptiles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The honey buzzard is known to climb into beehives in pursuit of its preferred meal, putting itself at risk of bee stings.
- A common sight in Europe, the honey buzzard soars overhead in the late summer months in search of small prey.
- One bird watcher recalled spotting a honey buzzard feeding on the larvae of a nearby beehive with its sharp talons.
- Researchers found that the honey buzzard's unique digestive system allows it to eat bee venom with little ill effect.
- The rare bird sighting drew a crowd, with onlookers thrilled to see the honey buzzard swoop down and grab a nearby lizard.