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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Busy male Hornbill

Every spring, hornbills choose tree holes to breed their offspring.The female bird needs to be closed in the tree hole to lay eggs for more than 40 days. During this period, the male hornbill not only has to fill his stomach, but also needs to feed his wife and children in the tree hole. He is very busy.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: China
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Haichun Kuang