Horornis
Horornis is a genus of birds in the family Bucerotidae, which includes hornbills. The genus was introduced by the French zoologist René-Primevère Lesson in 1831. The name Horornis is derived from the Greek words "horos," meaning "border," and "ornis," meaning "bird," reflecting the hornbill's distinctive casque, or horn, which is used in both defense and courtship displays.
Horornis species are found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in the countries of Indonesia,
The genus includes three recognized species:
1. The Great Hornbill (Horornis seimundi)
2. The Wreathed Hornbill (Horornis diphone)
3. The Rufous-necked Hornbill (Horornis ruficollis)
Horornis species are generally solitary and territorial, nesting in tree cavities. They feed on fruits, insects,