Hornbills are birds found in tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia of the family Bucerotidae. They are characterized by a long, down-curved bill which is frequently brightly …

These birds range from the size of a pigeon to large birds with a 6-foot (1.8 meters) wingspan. You can easily pick out a hornbill from other birds by a special body part atop their bill called a …

Hornbill, (family Bucerotidae), any of approximately 60 species of Old World tropical birds constituting the family Bucerotidae (order Coraciiformes). They are noted for the presence, in …

Hornbills are diurnal birds that forage in pairs or small groups in the morning. In between meals, they preen themselves. They also clean their bill and casque by rubbing them against tree …

May 27, 2024 · The hornbill is a family of tropical birds that reside almost exclusively in trees (except for a few ground-based species). The massive head, bill, and horn are all common …

Most of the 62 hornbill species spend their time in the trees, except for the family Bucorvidae, the ground-dwelling hornbills. The largest hornbill, southern Africa’s southern ground...

Dec 6, 2023 · What is a hornbill? A hornbill is a large bird that belongs to the family Bucerotidae, instantly recognised by a long, curved beak and a bony structure called a casque on top of its …

Oct 28, 2025 · Resembling toucans in general appearance, hornbills have diversified much more in the relative size and elaboration of the bill. Hornbills occupy a broad variety of habitats in the …

From the massive Great Hornbill soaring through Asian rainforests to the terrestrial Southern Ground Hornbill stalking across African savannas, each species has evolved unique solutions …

Jul 2, 2025 · Hornbills are known for their loud, resonant calls, ranging from barks to trumpets, which echo through forests to mark territories or communicate. Their social behaviors vary, …