The Hornbill
Bukheye Mulongo Christopher
Joshua Waswa

As I was moving in Buŋaanga village I found a fat hornbill.

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When I struck it with a catapult, it shouted, "Ŋaa, ŋaa, ŋa!"

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The hornbill flew into the air.

But I ran after it through the grass.

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Until it perched on a dead tree. Then I shot it again.

This time it fell to the ground.

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I picked up the hornbill.

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And I gave it to Hiryagaana: one who eats whatever he finds.

He happily received the hornbill.

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The head of the hornbill was very big and as hard as a machete.

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The bird had fat like that of a sheep.

It was so appetising!

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It's not easy to find a hornbill without planning. At night, hornbills roost on dry branches.

A person eats what he likes. That is why Hiryagaana eats hornbills.

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The Hornbill
Author - Bukheye Mulongo Christopher
Illustration - Joshua Waswa
Language - English
Level - First sentences