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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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After initial challenges, North and the Zoo’s female hornbill, Blue, successfully hatched two chicks: Everest in 2023 and Rwenzori (Rwen) in 2024.
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Lexi Harpster, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
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
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Lexi Harpster, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
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
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“Hornbill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hornbill. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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hornbill
noun
horn·bill
-ˌbil
: any of a family of large Old World birds having enormous bills
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