Hornbill

Scientific Family: Bucerotidae

Stories Featuring This Animal
  • Why the Vulture is Not Eaten
  • The Hornbill and the Coming of Rain
  • How the Vulture Became a Sacred Messenger
  • Why the Vulture is Bald
  • Why the Vulture is Bald
Common Themes
  • Courage and Self-Sacrifice 1
  • Intelligence and cooperation overcoming brute strength 1
  • Greed and Deception 1
  • Betrayal and Consequences 1
  • Trickery and consequences 1
Cultural Groups
  • Igbo 2
  • Ewe 1
  • Shona 1
  • Yoruba 1