Rhinoceros Hornbill
NameRhinoceros Hornbill
Common NameRhinoceros Hornbill
Scientific NameBuceros rhinoceros
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)130
Length (cm)85
Weight (g)2500
Plumage DetailsMostly black plumage with a white belly and white tail feathers featuring a broad black band. The large bill is pale yellow to white, topped by a distinctive red-orange and yellow casque.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, raucous honks, cackles, and deep roars, often described as a 'hoo-hoo-hoo' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and Java.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, upward-curving red-orange and yellow casque, Large, pale yellow to white bill, Predominantly black body plumage, White tail with a broad black band, Red eyes (in males)
Description
The Rhinoceros Hornbill is a large, striking bird characterized by its prominent, upward-curving casque above its bill. These arboreal birds are typically found in tropical rainforests, where they forage for fruit and small animals.
