Last Update: February 15, 2023, 20:29 IST
The video begins with a male hornbill passing food and feeding his mate with the help of his beak.
The pictures and videos captured by the officer show the beautiful journey of the birds while they are raising their young.
Nature is indeed wonderful in many ways. On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer shared a series of tweets, highlighting a beautiful love story of a pair of hornbill birds. The pictures and videos captured by the officer show the beautiful journey of the birds while they are raising their young. The video begins with a male hornbill feeding and with the help of his beak feeds his mate, who has sealed herself inside her house so that she can nestle her young.
“Show me a more beautiful love story. The male hornbill feeds on the female, who has locked herself in the nest to nurse the young. This he will do daily for a few months.
Show me a more beautiful love story. A male hornbill feeds a female, who has locked herself in the nest to nurse the young. This he would do daily for a few months. pic.twitter.com/KTTA6msKNQ— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) February 14, 2023
The IFS officer also shared a picture of the wreathed hornbill couple. He mentions that the hornbill is known as the ‘gardener of the forest’; And 9 species of hornbill are found in India.
This is the story of Hornbill who is a perfect couple and also known as the gardener of the jungle. How ? There are 9 species of hornbills found in India. From Great to Grey. Hornbills are generally monogamous. The pair goes on for a long time. A wreathed hornbill couple here. pic.twitter.com/n1aI3u1LAi
— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) February 14, 2023
He also said, “They go together and live very long. When the couple is expecting they go shopping for a house. Nest. It could be a tree or some other bird or their old The nest may have a natural cavity in the nest.
They go together and live for a very long time. When the couple is expecting they go shopping for a house. nest.
This could be a natural cavity in a tree or the nest of another bird or their old nest. pic.twitter.com/VPnxIVVHWz
— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) February 14, 2023
The official then added a picture of the nest and said that with whatever material was available, the pair sealed the nest and left a small crack open for food.
After finding that house the woman will enter. She will take over the nest and seal the inside of the nest with whatever material is available. Just a small slit will be kept open for eating. like this one. Inside it is a female hornbill. That’s why they are choosy about trees. pic.twitter.com/kdqducH2RR— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) February 14, 2023
“Now time will test him. The female will remain in the nest for the next 3-4 months with just a small hole inside. Was looking outside and waiting for her husband with food. The sooner the babies are out of the eggs, the more food is needed,” he wrote.
Now time will test him. The female will remain inside the nest with just a small opening for the next 3-4 months. Was looking outside and waiting for husband with food. The sooner the babies are out of the eggs, the more food is needed. pic.twitter.com/8PUS6VsP5s— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) February 14, 2023
While the female hornbill is building the nest, the male will “roam the woods” in search of food. As children grow up, they have to increase the frequency of visits. This becomes his daily work, as he has to support his family.
That’s why now the male will roam in the forest. Collect food and bring it to the family. As children grow up, they have to increase the frequency of visits. This is his daily work, several times a day. He needs to feed himself and collect everything for the family. pic.twitter.com/dA95G0vUde— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) February 14, 2023
The work of the male hornbill does not end there. According to the man, he also guards the nest while he tries to find the best figs.
Along with this, the male should also protect the nest. He has to keep a close eye on the surrounding area. Also try to find the best figs in town. As the children grow, she has to collect more food. pic.twitter.com/BquNidT7AC— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) February 14, 2023
“Not all fruits are distributed, some simply fall to the floor when exchanged. They swallow the fruits whole and in the process carry the seeds long distances. If the male does not come or is hunted The family dies waiting. This is the most difficult part,” the official said.
Not all fruits are distributed, some simply fall to the floor when the exchange takes place. They swallow the fruits whole and in the process the seeds are carried over long distances. If the male does not come or is hunted, the family dies in wait. That’s the hardest part. pic.twitter.com/dYdQKLTcQL
— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) February 14, 2023
The officer ended the story by sharing pictures of seeds dispersed by hornbills. He added that after eating the fruit, they spread the seeds around the forest – especially where the nests are. That’s why he is called ‘the gardener of the forest’.
They swallow the fruits whole. They spread them wherever they go and especially where there are nests. Example only. Seeds of different species of trees under three such trees with hornbill nests. They’ll grow up soon. This is how nature manages the forest. pic.twitter.com/PzZmQPlpbo
— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) February 14, 2023
Isn’t it an interesting but beautiful story?
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