The 17 species of Honeyguides (Indicatoridae), also known as indicator birds have an Old World tropical distribution, with the greatest number of species in Africa and two in Asia.

They are among the few birds that feed regularly on wax—beeswax in most species. They also feed on the larvae and on waxworms in bee colonies, and on flying and crawling insects, spiders, and occasional fruits. Honeyguides are named for a remarkable habit seen in one or two species: they guide humans, and possibly other large mammals (such as the Honey Badger) to bee colonies. Once the mammal opens the hive and takes the honey, the bird feeds on the remaining wax and larvae. The use of honeyguides by the Boran people of East Africa reduces the search time of people for honey by approximately two-thirds. Because of this benefit, the Boran use a specific loud whistle, known as the "Fuulido", when a search for honey is about to begin. The "Fuulido" doubles the encounter rate with honeyguides.