Rhinoceros Hornbill
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NameRhinoceros Hornbill
Common NameRhinoceros Hornbill
Scientific NameBuceros rhinoceros
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)130
Length (cm)85
Weight (g)2500
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is mostly glossy black, with a white lower belly and thighs. The tail is white with a broad black band across the middle. The most distinctive feature is the large, curved bill and casque, which is typically yellow-orange with a reddish base and tip. Females have blue orbital skin around the eye, while males have red.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations include loud, raucous honks, cackles, and guttural calls that can be heard over long distances in the forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, subtropical rainforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in tropical and subtropical rainforests across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and Singapore.
Identifying FeaturesLarge yellow-orange bill with an upward-curving casque, Predominantly black body with white lower belly, White tail with a broad black band, Blue orbital skin (female) or red (male)
Description
The Rhinoceros Hornbill is a large, striking bird known for its prominent, upward-curving casque on top of its bill. It is predominantly black with a white lower belly and a distinctive banded tail. These birds are primarily arboreal, spending most of their time in the forest canopy.
