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hornbill

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Any bird of the family Bucerotidae, of which about sixty species are known, belonging to numerous genera. They inhabit the tropical parts of Asia, Africa, and the East Indies, and are remarkable for having a more or less horn-like protuberance, which is usually large and hollow and is situated on the upper side of the beak. The size of the hornbill varies from that of a pigeon to that of a raven, or even larger. They feed chiefly upon fruit, but some species eat dead animals.

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Predators and parasites Southern red-billed hornbill with a captured dragonfly in its bill Although dragonflies are swift and agile fliers, some predators are fast enough to catch them. Source: Internet

The Sumba hornbill or Julang Sumba (Rhyticeros undulatus) is under increasing threat of extinction. Source: Internet

In 2011, I again got an opportunity to participate at the Hornbill with the band Girish And The Chronicles, as Girish Da wasn’t available at the moment with the band. Source: Internet

The hornbill was prized for its beak and used in trade with China. Source: Internet

He is also the first Indian Prime Minister who did not utter a single word on the Naga issue while visiting Nagaland during “Hornbill Festival” last year. Source: Internet

The casque is a lot less conspicuous than that of the Trumpeter Hornbill. Source: Internet

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