Silvery-cheeked+Hornbill

The Silvery-Cheeked Hornbills are African birds that are found in locations ranging from South America to Ethiopia. They form monogomous pairs and will sometimes roost together in groups as large as 200 birds. Their large casque or helmetlike part on top of their bill is believed to be used to amplify sound, or even for fighting or knocking down food. Like the wreathed hornbills they nest in hollow tree cavities or in rock faces. While in the nest the female molts or sheds her feathers. The male feeds the female and young by bringing about 200 fruits to the nest per day. That's a lot of fruit!


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by Kierra Wynn