HORNBILL
Hornbill Facts
The hornbill is a curious looking bird that is found throughout the Orient as well as in Africa and Australia. There are eleven species of hornbill in Malaysia alone. As the name suggests the hornbill has a large casque which is to be found on the upper mandible.
Most hornbills have black, white or gray plumage but many have strikingly colourful bills. The hornbill is an outstanding bird with regard to the fact that its bones have much larger air spaces than most birds. The bird also has distinctively stout eyelashes, something which is not seen in most birds.
The Hornbill is the national symbol of Sarawak. The people there view the bird as a symbol of purity. They use either the bird itself or it’s representation in their religious ceremonies. In Sarawak, as in other South East Asian countries, the hornbill is a protected species.
Also know top 10 interesting fun facts of Hornbill bird :
| 👑 A Big Beak | These birds have a large curved beak with a special bump on top called a casque. |
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| 🪶 Their Beak Is Light | Even though the beak looks heavy, it is mostly hollow inside, so it is quite light. |
| 🍓 They Love Fruit | They mostly eat juicy fruits, but they also munch on insects and small animals. |
| 🧱 Mothers Seal Their Nests | The mother seals herself inside a tree hole with mud to keep her eggs safe. |
| 🍴 Dad Brings the Food | The father brings food to the mother and babies through a tiny gap in the nest. |
| 🌳 They Help Forests Grow | They drop fruit seeds far away, which helps new trees grow in the forest. |
| 🗣️ Loud Birds | They make loud honking and trumpeting calls that echo through the trees. |
| 🪺 They Nest in Tree Holes | They make their homes inside natural holes high up in big old trees. |
| 👫 They Stay Together | Many of them pick one partner and stay together as a family for a long time. |
| 🌍 They Live in Warm Forests | They are found in the warm forests of Asia and Africa. |
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