161K views · 3.3K reactions | Great hornbill parents know trust is essential for a new family’s survival. Once mothers shed their flight feathers and settle in their nests as permanent caretakers, fathers step up as the sole providers, ensuring their family’s safety from predators 諸 #TheHiddenKingdomsOfChina is now streaming on Disney+. | National Geographic | Facebook

Each year, helmeted hornbill couples select a cavity for their nest. Then for five months, the female stays inside with their chick while the male finds food for the entire family. | National Geographic