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 Habitatstropical rainforest, subtropical rainforest, lowland forest
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.
