Rusty-cheeked Hornbill
NameRusty-cheeked Hornbill
Common NameRusty-cheeked Hornbill
Scientific NameAnorrhinus tickelli
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)63
Weight (g)750
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark brown body, a greyish-white head and neck, and a pale, yellowish bill. Females are similar but feature a distinctive rusty-brown head and neck, and a darker bill. Both sexes possess a dark tail with white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations include a series of loud, cackling or laughing calls, often described as 'ka-ka-ka-ka' or 'wok-wok-wok'. They also produce various grunts and squawks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeThe Rusty-cheeked Hornbill is found in Southeast Asia, primarily in Myanmar, Thailand, and parts of the Malay Peninsula, inhabiting tropical evergreen and deciduous forests.
Identifying Featuresmedium-sized hornbill, pale bill (male) or darker bill (female), rusty-brown head and neck (female), greyish-white head and neck (male), white-tipped tail, social behavior in flocks
Description
The Rusty-cheeked Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill species native to Southeast Asian forests. These social birds are often observed in small flocks, foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy. They are known for their distinctive calls and the sexual dimorphism in their plumage.
