Indian Grey Hornbill – Great Mom by Y K

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Indian Grey Hornbill – Great Mom by Y K

Grey Hornbill- The nesting season is April to June. Indian grey hornbills usually nest in tree hollows on tall trees. The female enters the nest hollow and seals the nest hole, leaving only a small vertical slit through which the male feeds her. The nest entrance is sealed by the female using its excreta and mud-pellets supplied by the male. While inside the nest, the female moults her flight feathers and incubates the eggs. The regrowth of the female’s feathers coincides with the maturity of the chicks, at which point the nest is broken open.

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