This Female Bird Dies Inside Nest Waiting For The Male
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A female hornbill can die in a sealed nest waiting for the male to return with food.
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The bird is completely enclosed and cannot exit to find nourishment on her own.
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During nesting, the female seals the entrance to the nest cavity from the inside with mud.
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This closing of the nest leaves only a small slit through which the male can pass food.
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The male is responsible for foraging for food and bringing it back to the female through this slit.
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During this entire period the female hornbill is sealed inside, which can be up to 3 to 4 months.
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If the male is killed or disappears, the family will die waiting inside the nest.
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This behaviour highlights the critical role of male hornbills in family survival.
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