Brown Hornbill
NameBrown Hornbill
Common NameTickell's Brown Hornbill
Scientific NameAnorrhinus tickelli
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)95
Length (cm)62.5
Weight (g)750
Plumage DetailsMales have a pale rufous-brown head and neck, dark brown body, and a long tail with a pale tip. Females are similar but have a darker head and neck. The bill is large and pale, lacking a prominent casque.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, cackling calls, often described as a series of 'kak-kak-kak' or 'ka-ka-ka-ka-ka' notes, sometimes given in a rapid sequence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically in the evergreen and deciduous forests of Myanmar and western Thailand.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, pale, uncasqued bill, Pale head and neck contrasting with dark brown body, Long tail with a pale tip, Often seen in small flocks
Description
This medium-sized hornbill is characterized by its pale head and neck contrasting with a dark brown body. It typically forages in the canopy of tropical forests, often in small flocks. Its diet consists mainly of fruits, supplemented by insects and small animals.
