Great Indian hornbill
The Indian hornbill also called the Great Indian hornbill is found in the Indian subcontinent and in South East Asia. It is declared as a threatened species. Due to it beautiful coloured feather it is an important part in tribal culture. It most live in high rainfall areas where there are plenty of food. Other it far cousin, the toucan it had a horn type crest on it head. There is a black marking in it face and wings. It huge yellow coloured beak help it pick fruit from the branches. Hornbill are omnivorous birds, they feed both on flesh and fruit. They mostly feed on fruits, seeds do it is called a fruitivorous birds. Fleshy fruits are it favourite. It had a punch under it neck which help it stores seed and bring it to there nest. They spend a lot of time finding food. They can fly to 5 km in search of food. Hornbill also hunts small lizards and mammals. Hornbills mate during the spring season (January to April). They went in search of...