Black Hornbill
NameBlack Hornbill
Common NameBlack Hornbill
Scientific NameAnthracoceros malayanus
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)85
Length (cm)65
Weight (g)850
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a white tail tip. They possess a large, pale yellowish-white bill and casque, often with a black base to the lower mandible and a black patch on the casque. Females are similar but have a smaller casque and more extensive black on the bill and casque. Both sexes have bare reddish skin around the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, harsh, cackling or laughing calls, often described as 'kak-kak-kak' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa', sometimes accelerating into a rapid burst.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and some smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black plumage, Large pale yellowish-white bill and casque, White tail tip (often visible in flight), Bare reddish skin around the eye
Description
The Black Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill characterized by its glossy black plumage and a prominent pale bill and casque. It is typically found in tropical forests, where it forages for fruit and insects, often moving in pairs or small groups.
