Oriental Pied Hornbill
NameOriental Pied Hornbill
Common NameOriental Pied Hornbill
Scientific NameAnthracoceros albirostris
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)60
Length (cm)65
Weight (g)800
Plumage DetailsPredominantly glossy black plumage with a white belly, white vent, and white tips on the outer tail feathers. The large, curved bill and casque are pale yellowish-white, often with black markings at the base. A patch of bare blue skin surrounds the eye.
Vocalization / CallProduces a variety of loud calls, including cackling 'kak-kak-kak' notes that can accelerate into harsh squawks, as well as high-pitched 'kew-kew-kew' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Identifying Featureslarge pale bill with casque, black and white plumage, white tips on outer tail feathers, blue bare skin around eye
Description
The Oriental Pied Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill characterized by its striking black and white plumage, large pale bill, and prominent casque. These social birds are often seen in pairs or small groups, foraging for fruit and insects in tropical and subtropical forests.
