hornbills

Large-billed tropical birds

Hornbills are large tropical birds with massive curved bills, often topped by a bony casque.

Found in Africa and Asia, they're known for their unusual nesting behavior—the female seals herself inside a tree cavity while incubating, receiving food through a narrow slit.

A rhinoceros hornbill perched in the canopy.

biology

beak

Horny avian mouthpart

casqueArmor for the skull
plumageBird's complete feather coat
feathersBird's lightweight covering

crest · wingbeat · flight · perch · roost · preen · forage · nest · flock · avian

habitat

tropical

Of hot, humid regions

rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
canopyOverhead protective covering
BorneoSoutheast Asian mega-island

Sumatra · Africa · Asia · forest · jungle · woodland · savanna · grassland · riverine · montane

conservation

endangered

At risk of extinction

threatenedExpressed intent to harm
wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
protectionGuarding against harm

poaching · deforestation · sanctuary · CITES · biodiversity · ecotourism

culture

totem

Spiritual clan symbol

tribalOf a clan
headdressOrnamental head covering
folkloreInherited cultural narratives

sacred · ceremonial · symbol · mascot · mythology · artwork

hornbills

beak

tropical

endangered

totem

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