The casque, a protrusion on the upper bill that gives hornbills their name, may play a role in sexual selection or amplify the birds' calls. 犀鸟的名字来源于它们头上的盔甲状突起,它可以起到区分性别的作用,还可以放大犀鸟的鸣叫声。
casque
[ noun ] (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor <noun.artifact>
Casque \Casque\ (k[.a]sk), n. [F. casque, fr. Sp. casco See {Cask}.] A piece of defensive or ornamental armor (with or without a vizor) for the head and neck; a helmet.
His casque overshadowed with brilliant plumes. --Prescott.