hornbill

noun

horn·bill ˈhȯrn-ˌbil

: any of a family (Bucerotidae) of large nonpasserine birds of Africa and Eurasia having enormous bills

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The second phase of Elephant Trek will open in spring 2025 and will include habitats for siamangs, babirusa, rhinoceros hornbills and small-clawed otters. —

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024 Sylvester, the zoo's sole rhinoceros hornbill, flies over to greet him. —

Joan Meiners, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024 Home to over 200 species of birds, guests can uncover a world of flora and fauna just steps away from their room and spot native species, such as talkative Oriental pied hornbills and endearing dusky leaf monkeys (sometimes, in the right season, with adorable babies in tow). —

Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 Then there's a fennec fox, a skunk, four prairie dogs, a ton of parrots, hornbills, toucans, cockatoos and a bunch of tortoises. —

Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hornbill