Sulawesi Hornbill
NameSulawesi Hornbill
Common NameSulawesi Hornbill
Scientific NameRhyticeros cassidix
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)105
Length (cm)75
Weight (g)1750
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy black body plumage with a chestnut nape and crown, and a large, prominent yellow-orange casque above a pale yellow bill with dark ridges. Females are entirely black with a smaller, yellowish casque. Both sexes have a white tail.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, raucous calls, often described as a series of deep, guttural 'ka-ka-ka' or 'wok-wok-wok' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and nearby smaller islands (Buton, Muna, Kabaena, Peleng) in Indonesia.
Identifying Featureslarge size, prominent casque on bill, dark body plumage, pale yellow bill with ridges, white tail
Description
A large, dark hornbill endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, characterized by its prominent casque and mostly dark plumage. It is typically found foraging in the canopy of tropical forests, playing a vital role in seed dispersal.
