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Hornbill: the colourful bird that looks exactly as its name suggests

Hornbill: the colourful bird that looks exactly as its name suggests

Update: 2025-08-27
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In this episode we talk about a very unique looking bird - the hornbill.


Find out how they manage to lift up that heavy beak, why the female relies on the male to keep her alive for months on end, and why they are considered sacred by many of the cultures they live alongside.


If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to www.blackandwhitebookproject.com/blogs/blog/the-wild-walk-of-fame-bookcase


And if you have a favourite animal you’d like me to feature or an awesome animal fact to share get a grown up to help you send me a message on social media at @the_wildscoop on Instagram or on email at hello@blackandwhitebookproject.com


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The Wild Walk of Fame is a podcast for curious kids who love to learn about animals. Each week I pick an animal to share lots of facts about, inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife in a fun and engaging way.


Find out more at www.blackandwhitebookproject.com

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Hornbill: the colourful bird that looks exactly as its name suggests

Hornbill: the colourful bird that looks exactly as its name suggests

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