The appearance is the same as that of two-horned hornbills. Do they have ten? Huge? Body, its body length can generally reach more than one meter. This kind of bird has a big mouth besides its huge size. This big mouth is usually thirty centimeters long and has a helmet on it. ? Two-horned hornbill? The name comes from the angular ridge on the front edge of the helmet of this bird. For hornbills, this big mouth and helmet process are both tools and weapons. In addition, the hornbill's body hair is mainly black and milky white, and its claws are basically black.
Living habits Hornbills usually move in groups, but once they enter the breeding season, they will start to act alone. Because of its large size, this bird eats relatively more food. As far as food is concerned, hornbill is an omnivorous bird. Whether it is plant food such as fruits and seeds, or animal food such as insects and mice, it is the foraging object of two-horned hornbills. Hornbills mostly live in broad-leaved forests, and their nests are generally based on natural tree holes and then processed.
Breeding situation Hornbills generally breed from March to June every year, and the number of eggs laid each time is mostly two. Eggs hatch for about a month and then break their shells. Female birds are mainly responsible for hatching tasks, while male birds are responsible for foraging. Interestingly, the two-horned hornbill will temporarily close the hole in the nest when it hatches, leaving only a small hole for the female to eat and clean up the dirt. The shelter in this cave will not be removed until the chicks molt, and then the females will fly out of the nest with their chicks.
Distribution The distribution of two-horned hornbills is actually quite extensive, such as China, Bhutan, Nepal, Malaysia and other countries, among which the two-horned hornbills in China are mainly distributed in Xishuangbanna. However, due to their low distribution density, the total number of such birds is very rare. Because of its scarcity, the two-horned hornbill was rated as an international class. Endangered species? In China, it belongs to? National first-class protected animals? . Not long ago, a two-horned hornbill suddenly appeared in downtown Nanning. Where is this two-horned hornbill? Wandering? After half a month, it was finally rescued by Guangxi Lusheng Wildlife Rescue Center.