Rhinoceros Hornbill
NameRhinoceros Hornbill
Common NameRhinoceros Hornbill
Scientific NameBuceros rhinoceros
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)150
Length (cm)85
Weight (g)2500
Plumage DetailsPredominantly black body plumage with a white lower belly and thighs. The tail is white with a broad black band across the middle. The large bill and casque are yellowish-white, with the casque often displaying vibrant orange and red coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, resonant honks and barks, often described as 'hrank' or 'rrrah', which can carry long distances through the forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, primary forest, secondary forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in tropical and subtropical rainforests across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and Java.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, prominent, upward-curving casque on the bill, Yellowish-white bill with orange/red casque coloration, Black body plumage, White tail with a broad black band, Large size
Description
The Rhinoceros Hornbill is a large, striking forest bird known for its prominent, upward-curving casque above its bill. It is primarily arboreal, foraging for fruit and small animals in the canopy of tropical rainforests.
