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Animals Beginning with H

Hamerkop

Hammerkops are best known for their bizarre and massive nests made of sticks, reeds and grass, which can be as tall as 2 metres in height and weigh up to 110 pounds. READ MORE >

Heron, Black-crowned Night

Although not very agile fliers they can cover great distances, and have been recorded flying at speeds of up to 35 miles an hour. READ MORE >

Hornbill, Crowned

Both the common name hornbill and the scientific name of the family refer to the shape of the bill, "buceros" being "cow horn" in Greek. READ MORE >

Hornbill, Great

Found in thick evergreen and mixed deciduous forests throughout southern and south east Asia, including India, Nepal, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bhutan and Thailand. READ MORE >

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