Males have a red or orange ring and females have a white ring." The rhinoceros hornbill's large beak has multiple uses, while the casque is for sound amplification. "Despite its size, the beak is ...

The helmeted hornbill’s casque—the horny helmet above its beak— is mostly solid, unlike those of other hornbills. Softer than ivory, it can be finely carved into beads, figurines ...

The Oriental Pied Hornbill is not just a symbol of wild forests, but now, unexpectedly, a sign of hope and resilience within ...

A WWF-India initiative is helping to stop hunting of endangered hornbill species, whose beaks and feathers are used to make traditional headgear and fans. A WWF-India initiative is helping to stop ...

Elle said the hornbill typically needs to be challenged when it comes to using their beak. "A lot of forging and fine beak movement is definitely what they are required to be mentally stimulated ...