Rufous-necked Hornbill
NameRufous-necked Hornbill
Common NameRufous-necked Hornbill
Scientific NameAceros nipalensis
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)135
Length (cm)95
Weight (g)2950
Plumage DetailsMales have a rufous head, neck, and underparts, with dark metallic green-blue upperparts and wings. Females are entirely black except for a white tail with a broad black subterminal band. Both sexes have a large, pale yellow bill with black ridges on the upper mandible and prominent blue orbital skin; males have a red gular pouch, while females have an orange one.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include deep, resonant, far-carrying 'gok-gok-gok' or 'kok-kok-kok' calls, often described as guttural or croaking.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of Bhutan, Northeast India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Prominent casque on bill, Sexual dimorphism (rufous male, black female), Blue facial skin, Striped pale bill with black ridges, White tail with black subterminal band
Description
The Rufous-necked Hornbill is a large, sexually dimorphic hornbill found in tropical and subtropical forests. Males are distinguished by their rufous head and neck, while females are entirely black. They are primarily arboreal, feeding on fruits and small animals.
