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hornbill

hornbill · hornbills

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Nashornvogel

Any of various birds of the family Bucerotidae, with bills resembling a cow's hornsAny of various birds of the family Bucerotidae, with bills resembling a cow's horns. Many species have a casque above the bill, and many imprison their young in a tree.

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UK/ˈhɔːn.bɪl/US/ˈhɔːɹn.bɪl/

» Ziri photographed hornbills in the area.

Meaning

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Any of various birds of the family Bucerotidae, with bills resembling a cow's horns. Many species have a casque above the bill, and many imprison their young in a tree.
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More definitions

bird of tropical Africa and Asia having a very large bill surmounted by a bony protuberance; related to kingfishers

Examples

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Ziri photographed hornbills in the area.
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In this area, hornbills avoid humans.
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This sound is made by hornbills.
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They're hunting hornbills in the area.
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The male hornbill lost his life.
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