hornbill
nounmasculine/kɐˈlɐ̃w/rare
ca·lão
Definition
A bird of the family Bucerotidae, found in Africa and Asia, characterized by a large, curved bill often with a casque.
The hornbill's distinctive call echoed through the forest.
We spotted a great hornbill during our trip to Thailand.
Common collocations
great hornbillrhinoceros hornbillhornbill species
Etymology
Do francês 'calao', por sua vez do malaio 'kangkang'.