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With his crop full of food and water, a male Plain-pouched Hornbill (Rhyticeros subruficollis) returns to his nest in the cavity of a tree wherein the female waits sealed inside. During the nesting period, which can last several months, his mate will be completely dependent on his regular visits to provide her with everything she needs while she incubates the young and raises the chicks. Unfortunately, his duties on this day have been complicated by the annoying attentions of a Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) which has perhaps also been nesting nearby. Although much smaller than the hornbill, drongos are known for their bold and aggressive behavior, especially towards other birds that could be potential predators of their nests. Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand.
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Aves, Bucerotidae, Bucerotiformes, Dicruridae, Passeriformes, Southeast Asia, Thailand, animal, bird, breeding, competition, drongo, fauna, frugivore, frugivorous, frugivory, fruit, herbivore, herbivorous, herbivory, hornbill, male, nest, nesting, passerine, rainforest, territorial, tropical, wildlife
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