The honey licker is a putto, a figure made of plaster, which is located in the pilgrimage church of Birnau at Lake Constance.

The meaning of the honey licker ("Honigschlecker") is attributed to the proverbial eloquence of Bernhard von Clairvaux, whose words flowed from his mouth like honey. The figure further refers to the diligence of the bees, and to temptation as misconduct.

The boy, who is estimated to be about eight years old, nibbles very carefully with one finger.