Hornbill Nesting Behavior and Diet

A female great hornbill seals herself in a cavity to lay an egg. After the egg hatches, she and her chick remain hidden for five weeks. The male hornbill is responsible for finding food to feed them. Their nesting coincides with the ripening of guava fruit, providing a high-calorie food source.

What method does the female great hornbill use to seal herself in the cavity?

• Using mud and water

• Using feathers and grass

• Using leaves and twigs

• Using her own droppings

How long do the female hornbill and her chick remain hidden from predators?

• Nine weeks

• Five weeks

• Seven weeks

• Three weeks

What is the primary responsibility of the male hornbill during the nesting period?

• Building a new nest

• Protecting the nest from predators

• Finding food for the female and chick

• Teaching the chick to fly

What happens if the male hornbill fails to find food?

• The female and chick will starve

• The chick will learn to find food

• The female will leave the nest

• The male will be replaced

What type of fruit is ripening that benefits the hornbill couple?

• Guava

• Mango

• Banana

• Papaya

Why is the guava fruit ideal for the female hornbill?

• It is abundant in the area

• It is low in sugar

• It is high in calories

• It is easy to digest