Narcondam Hornbill
NameNarcondam Hornbill
Common NameNarcondam Hornbill
Scientific NameRhyticeros narcondami
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)95
Length (cm)66
Weight (g)725
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy black body plumage with a white tail, a black head and neck, and a pale yellow bill with a reddish base and casque. The bare facial skin is reddish-orange. Females are similar but have a rufous (reddish-brown) head and neck.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, cackling 'ka-ka-ka-ka' or 'kek-kek-kek' calls, often given in flight or from a perch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to Narcondam Island, a small volcanic island located in the Andaman Sea, India.
Identifying Featuressexual dimorphism (rufous head in female, black in male), pale yellow bill with reddish base and casque, reddish facial skin, white tail, endemic to Narcondam Island
Description
This medium-sized hornbill is endemic to Narcondam Island, exhibiting striking sexual dimorphism. Males have a black head and neck, while females display a rufous coloration on their head and neck. They are primarily arboreal, foraging in the forest canopy for fruits and small animals.
