Which one of the following birds is often regarded as the “Farmers of the Forest”?
Which one of the following birds is often regarded as the “Farmers of the Forest”?
[A]Great Indian Bustard
[B]Hornbills
[C]Myna
[D]Toucans
Hornbills
Hornbills are unique birds. They get their name from the horn-like projection called a casque on top of their beak. Hornbills are often called as the ‘farmers of the forest’ as they disperse the seeds of many tropical trees and keep the forest alive. Unfortunately, most hornbill species are threatened by habitat loss and hunting.
Originally written on
September 30, 2015
and last modified on
September 30, 2015.