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Have you heard of a casque? 🪶
Great hornbills are known for their long, curved beak, but they also have a recognizable bony structure called a casque on top of their head. This is a hollow structure on top of the beak, and acts as a resonating chamber for calls. It is most useful in mating season, as both a symbol of sexual maturity and a tool for aerial jousting!