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 predominantly glossy black, with a white lower belly and tail feathers that typically have a broad black band. The most distinctive feature is the large, bright red and yellow casque atop its large, pale bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, raucous honking and cackling calls, often described as 'hrank' or 'karr-karr-karr'. They can be quite noisy, especially during flight or when communicating.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, primary forest, secondary forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Singapore, and southern Thailand.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, upward-curving red and yellow casque, Predominantly black body plumage, White tail with a black band, Large, pale bill, Blue eyes (males) or white eyes (females)
Description
The Rhinoceros Hornbill is a large, striking bird known for its prominent, upward-curving casque on top of its bill. It primarily inhabits tropical rainforests, foraging for fruits, insects, and small vertebrates.
