Tiergarten Nürnberg

It's all about the beak

Their long, curved beak is their most striking feature. Externally, both genders look the same, however their beaks differ in size. The females have a slightly smaller beak.

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Red-billed Hornbills usually breed in tree hollows. The female builds up a wall, before they lay their eggs. They almost completely close the hollow entrance with clay. Through a narrow opening, the male delivers them food. Even after the chicks are hatched, the male provides for the family until the female opens the cave.