Rhinoceros Hornbill
NameRhinoceros Hornbill
Common NameRhinoceros Hornbill
Scientific NameBuceros rhinoceros
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)135
Length (cm)90
Weight (g)2500
Plumage DetailsThe body is predominantly glossy black, with a white lower belly, thighs, and vent. The tail is white with a broad black band near the tip. The most distinctive feature is the large, curved bill and casque, which are bright orange-red, fading to yellow at the tip of the casque and base of the bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, raucous calls, often described as a series of deep 'honk' or 'hark' notes, sometimes sounding like a cackling laugh.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in tropical and subtropical lowland forests across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and Java.
Identifying Featureslarge orange-red bill and casque, black body with white belly and tail, white tail with black subterminal band, prominent casque shape
Description
A large, striking hornbill characterized by its prominent, upward-curving casque on top of its bill. This species is primarily black with a white belly and tail, and a vibrant orange-red bill and casque. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical lowland forests, where it forages for fruit.
