Crowned Hornbill Takeoff
Zambia, Africa
Crowned hornbills are omnivorous, primarily foraging in tree canopies for insects, small vertebrates and fruit. They are social birds, often seen in pairs or small family groups, but they may form larger nomadic flocks of up to 80 individuals during droughts or food shortages.
As with several hornbills, the crowned hornbill nests in natural cavities. The female enters the cavity and seals herself inside using her own droppings and mud, leaving only a narrow vertical slit. The male is responsible for bringing food to the female and the chicks through this slit for the duration of the nesting period. The female typically breaks out of the nest before the chicks are fully grown to help the male with feeding until the juveniles fledge about 46–55 days after hatching.
Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.
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