Visit to a Mangrove (4d): An Oriental Pied Hornbill Couple from Singapore

This pair of Oriental Pied Hornbill was documented at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. In this short video, both male and female hornbill are observed to tilt their heads slowy. Interestingly, the female tilted her head and appears to be upside down. These movements are suggestive of a courtship dance by both the male and female. To hear the calls of this Oriental Pied Hornbill, watch the ending of the Visit to a Mangrove (4), where the calls of the male can be heard in the background of the clip showing the Buffy Fish Owl.
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