They often plunge-dive in the water for food. They eat fish, shrimp, other small aquatic animals, insects and occasionally small terrestrial animals such as lizards. Some species, such as the White-throated kingfisher, inhabit inland areas. They re commonly seen around rice fields looking for lizards, frogs, and insects. They re absolutely stunning when the sunlight hits their beautiful shiny blue feathers.
Hornbills make their nests in holes in trees.
Dipterocarpus , massive straight-trunked trees, are a popular species for hornbills to build their nests. If you see hornbills, there is some nice jungle somewhere nearby. The female seals herself in a hole using mud and droppings. This helps prevent predation. The male's role is that of a food provider.