Rhinoceros Hornbill
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NameRhinoceros Hornbill
Common NameRhinoceros Hornbill
Scientific NameBuceros rhinoceros
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)135
Length (cm)85
Weight (g)2500
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is predominantly glossy black, contrasting with a white belly and white-tipped tail feathers. The most distinctive feature is the large, curved casque on top of the bill, which is reddish-orange at the front and yellow towards the back, blending into the pale yellow-white bill. It also has reddish-orange orbital skin around the eyes.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, raucous calls, often described as a series of deep 'honks' or 'roars' that resonate through the forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, subtropical rainforest, lowland forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in tropical and subtropical rainforests across Southeast Asia, including Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Singapore, and southern Thailand.
Identifying Featureslarge red and yellow casque on bill, white-tipped tail, black body with white belly, red orbital skin, large size
Description
A large, striking hornbill easily recognized by its prominent, upward-curving casque on its bill. This species is primarily black with a white belly and tail tips, inhabiting tropical rainforests.
