A beehive is a structure, natural or man-made, that serves as the home for a honey bee colony, allowing them to raise young and store food like honey. While natural nests exist in cavities, the term "hive" typically refers to human-built boxes with movable frames (like Langstroth hives) for beekeeping, which facilitate honey harvesting and colony management by providing easy access to frames for inspecting brood and honey. Beyond housing bees, "beehive" can also describe any busy, crowded place or a conical hairstyle.

Types of Beehives (Man-Made)

• Langstroth Hive: The most common, featuring stacked boxes (supers) with removable frames for easy management and honey extraction.
• Top Bar Hive: A single, long box with bars across the top, allowing bees to build natural comb, popular with hobbyists.
• Flow Hive: A modern design with internal frames that allow honey to be harvested by turning a key, without disturbing the bees.