Blyth's Hornbill
NameBlyth's Hornbill
Common NameBlyth's Hornbill
Scientific NameRhyticeros blythii
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)105
Length (cm)70
Weight (g)1750
Plumage DetailsMales have a black body, rufous-orange head and neck, a pale creamy-yellow bill with a reddish base and casque, and a pale creamy-white tail. Females are entirely black with a smaller, paler bill and casque.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, raucous calls, often described as cackles, barks, or guttural roars that can carry long distances through the forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Solomon Islands and Bismarck Archipelago, including islands such as Bougainville, Buka, Choiseul, Santa Isabel, Malaita, and Guadalcanal.
Identifying Featureslarge pale bill with reddish base and casque, rufous-orange head and neck (male), black body, pale creamy-white tail
Description
This large hornbill is characterized by its striking plumage and massive, pale bill with a prominent casque. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, where it forages for fruits and insects, often in the canopy.
