Many kinds of birds
There are over 1500 species of birds in Indonesia. Birds found in Indonesia include 14 kinds of hornbill, cockatoos, parrots, kingfishers and 20 species of Birds of Paradise.

Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise are noted for their bright feathers and long tail feathers. They eat insects and fruit.

The male Greater Bird of Paradise has feathers which are maroon, black, brown, red, orange, yellow and green. He fluffs his feathers and displays them to attract the female. After mating,the female lays one egg. She rears the chick on her own.

Hornbills
Hornbills are large birds found tropical forests of Asia and Africa. Their bodies are generally 1-2 metres long, with a wingspan of up to 2 metres. They are not brightly coloured, being brown or grey or black and white. They have huge curved beaks, with a hollow section called a casque on top. They eat fruit, insects and worms.

.........................................................................................................................Rhinoceros hornbill

Female hornbills make a nest inside a hollow in a tree. After mating, the female seals herself inside the hollow and lays 2-3 eggs. She remains sealed inside the nest until the eggs have hatched and the chicks are ready to learn to fly. The male hornbill brings food for his mate and chicks and feeds them through a small hole. They do this to protect the eggs and chicks from many predators.

The rhinoceros hornbill is black and white with a yellow and red bill and casque. They have a harsh loud 'kronk' sound. When one makes the sound, the partner repeats it a few seconds later. They keep to the tops of tall trees.

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Animals and Plants of Indonesia (2001). [Online], Available: www.kidcyber.com.au

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Updated 1 March 2001