{"id":218430,"date":"2026-04-04T07:29:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T07:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218430\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T07:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T07:29:10","slug":"wreathed-hornbill-at-jacksonville-zoo-begins-nesting-community-invited-to-watch-livestream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218430\/","title":{"rendered":"Wreathed hornbill at Jacksonville Zoo begins nesting, community invited to watch livestream"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens announced that Bacall, its female wreathed hornbill, is nesting and has invited the community to follow along through a livestream of the nest!<\/p>\n

Bacall is expected to remain inside the enclosure for several months while Humphrey, the male hornbill, delivers food through a narrow slit in the entrance. This behavior is unique to hornbills, with females sealing themselves in using a mixture of mud, fruit and droppings to create a protected space for their eggs and potential chicks.<\/p>\n

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Zoo officials said Bacall may appear noticeably different during this time. Female hornbills naturally molt many of their feathers while nesting. The change is a normal part of the reproductive process.<\/p>\n

The zoo emphasized that outcomes during nesting are unpredictable, noting that not all attempts result in successful hatching or survival. Still, each stage offers a rare opportunity to observe the species\u2019 behavior.<\/p>\n

Viewers can follow the nesting activity through the zoo\u2019s live camera feed BY CLICKING HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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