Definition of hornbill
: any of a family (Bucerotidae) of large nonpasserine birds of Africa and Eurasia having enormous bills
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This goes on hilariously multiple times, although the hornbill seems nonplussed by the mongoose’s efforts.
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Watch the full clip of the mongoose and the hornbill below.
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Many have particularly bright plumage, such as parrots, parakeets, and hornbills; others, such as the bulbul, sing.
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Native people in Borneo have carved hornbill casques into ornaments for at least 2,000 years.
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Among the animals on display here: Rhinoceros hornbills, with horn-like structures on their beaks; and Malayan flying fox fruit bats, among the largest bats in the world, with a wingspan of up to 5 feet.
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The cast is rounded out by Chiwetel Ejiofor as villain Scar, John Oliver as uptight hornbill Zazu, and Billy Eichner and Seth Rogan voicing the comedic duo of Timon and Pumbaa.
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John Oliver was tapped as hornbill Zazu, Mufasa’s loyal confidant.
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The helmeted hornbill is also at risk—but not from the pet trade.
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First Known Use of hornbill
1773
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