1. large tropical birds with long curved bills and often a bony growth on top of the bill

Examples

• Hornbills are found in tropical forests of Africa and Asia.
• The great hornbill is known for its impressive size and colorful beak.
• Many hornbills nest in tree cavities high above the ground.
• Hornbills play an important role in seed dispersal in tropical ecosystems.
• The rhinoceros hornbill is the state bird of Sarawak, Malaysia.
• Hornbills have a distinctive flight pattern with alternating flapping and gliding.