Hornbills sighted at University of Agricultural Sciences
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With the region receiving good rainfall over the past two months, the UAS campus has created an ideal environment to attract these magnificent birds. The calm atmosphere, free from the usual heavy traffic, made it even more inviting. The hornbills were spotted on the roof of the administrative buildings, and the Farmers' Knowledge Centre. The pied hornbill is a large bird, measuring about 65 cm in length. Its striking appearance includes predominantly black plumage with a white belly, throat patch, tail sides, and wing edges.
The bird's yellow bill is topped with a prominent, mostly black casque. An adult bird typically weighs around 1 kg.
Dharwad is home to several birdwatching hotspots, including the UAS campus, Kelgeri Tank, and the Botanical Garden at Karnatak University. The Great Backyard Bird Count documented over 122 rare bird species in the city.
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