
Hornbill
Bird Species
Hornbills are birds, so use the word to refer to the animal, not objects or people.

I was excited to spot a hornbill during our jungle trek.
Distinctive Beak
Focus on hornbills' most recognizable feature, their beak, to describe them or their unique silhouette.

The child drew a hornbill, exaggerating the curve of its massive beak.
Species Variations
Remember that there are different types of hornbills, named by region or features, influencing their description.

An African hornbill tends to have a brighter colored casque than its Asian counterparts.
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