Hornbill

usgb/ˈhɔːrnbɪl/
noun

A type of bird with a large beak with a hollow part known as a casque on top.

The great hornbill is one of the largest members of the hornbill family.
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Often appears as...

  • great hornbill
  • african hornbill
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Bird Species

Hornbills are birds, so use the word to refer to the animal, not objects or people.

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I was excited to spot a hornbill during our jungle trek.
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Distinctive Beak

Focus on hornbills' most recognizable feature, their beak, to describe them or their unique silhouette.

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The child drew a hornbill, exaggerating the curve of its massive beak.
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Species Variations

Remember that there are different types of hornbills, named by region or features, influencing their description.

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An African hornbill tends to have a brighter colored casque than its Asian counterparts.
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