Binti

Binti is a female hornbill. She is the mate of Zazu.
==Biography==
===Early life===
Binti lived in the Pride Lands. At some point in her life, she formed a romantic relationship with Zazu, the majordomo of the Pride Lands.
===Rhinoceros stampede===
Binti fled a rhinoceros stampede alongside Kovu, Shani, Timon, and Pumbaa. Later, she married Zazu at Pride Rock. During the ceremony, she asked the officiator, Rafiki, to skip to the kiss. She then kissed Zazu many times, and he cautioned her not to do so in front of their guests. In answer, she pulled him behind a rock and continued to kiss him, to the amusement of their audience. Together, Binti and Zazu reared eight chicks.
==Physical appearance==
Binti is a moderately sized hornbill with purple feathers and black eyes.
==Personality and traits==
Binti is "flirtatious." She is bold with her affections and does not mind kissing Zazu in front of others.
==Appearances==
* The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (early draft)
==Trivia==
* An archived article in the San Antonio Express reports that actress Jane Leeves was originally going to voice Binti.
* Binti's name means "daughter" in Swahili.
==References==
Category:Characters
Category:Concepts
Category:Deleted characters
Category:Females
Category:Hornbills
Category:Pride Landers