A Dust Spa: Malabar Pied Hornbills and their Winter Bath
Malabar pied hornbills, like all birds, must keep their feathers in pristine condition. After all, their survival depends on it. Watch them wriggle and roll in the dust for a perfect clean-up.
Film by: Pradeep Hegde
Updated Mar 17, 2025
Film by: Pradeep Hegde
Updated Mar 17, 2025
5 min watch
Malabar pied hornbills, like all birds, must keep their feathers in pristine condition. After all, their survival depends on it. Watch them wriggle and roll in the dust for a perfect clean-up.
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is a conservation filmmaker and a wildlife cameraman with a passion for solution-based storytelling. He also produces films and works in close collaboration with various on-ground conservation teams.
