They monitor tree cavities for active nests of six hornbill species, and when one’s in use, they collect data on the birds’ movements, diet, and behavior for the Hornbill Research Foundation.
They are large birds and very active during the day, foraging and hunting. In the wild, Northern ground hornbills (Bucorvus abyssinicus) pair up and breed after preparing their nest site together.
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