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What is the family name of hornbills?
What is the unique feature of hornbills' kidney?
What is the characteristic feature of hornbills' neck vertebrae?
Which birds occupy the hornbills' ecological niche in the Neotropical realm?
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What is the weight of the smallest species of hornbill?
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Where was The Portrait of a Lady first published?
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In which countries is the majority of The Portrait of a Lady set?
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What is the name of the protagonist in The Portrait of a Lady?
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Who invites Isabel Archer to visit the estate near London?
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What is the name of the person who proposes marriage to Isabel Archer, but gets rejected?
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Study Notes
Hornbills
- The family name of hornbills is Bucerotidae.
- Hornbills have a unique feature in their kidney, which is a special type of kidney structure that allows them to excrete uric acid in the form of urate salts, helping to conserve water.
- The neck vertebrae of hornbills are fused, which provides additional support to their large bills.
Hornbills' Ecological Niche
- The ecological niche of hornbills in the Neotropical realm is occupied by toucans.
Hornbill Species
- The smallest species of hornbill weighs around 100 grams.
The Portrait of a Lady
Publication
- The Portrait of a Lady was first published in 1881.
Setting
- The majority of The Portrait of a Lady is set in England and Italy.
Characters
- The protagonist of The Portrait of a Lady is Isabel Archer.
- Isabel Archer is invited to visit the estate near London by Lady Gardiner.
- Lord Warburton proposes marriage to Isabel Archer, but gets rejected.
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Test your knowledge of hornbills with this quiz! Explore the unique features, habitats, and behaviors of these fascinating birds from Africa, Asia, and Melanesia. Learn about their distinctive long, down-curved bills and the special characteristics that set them apart in the avian world.
