Michele Hedges

Question: When Professor McGonagall turns the bird into a water goblet, what type of bird is that?

Michele Hedges

Chosen answer: I believe it's a breed of toucan or hornbill. Tropical in origin. Not sure if it's South American or African.

Answer: This bird appears to be a conglomeration of bird parts, not matching any known species. The bill is that of a hornbill.

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