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.
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.
Jary, a captive hornbill in Singapore, has been given a 3D-printed prosthetic bill after surgery to remove cancerous tissue. In July, staff at Jurong Bird Park noticed an 8cm gash on the 22-year ...
NEW DELHI: The Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs Department rescued four endangered hornbill birds at the Mumbai airport ...