Wreathed Hornbill
NameWreathed Hornbill
Common NameWreathed Hornbill
Scientific NameRhyticeros undulatus
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)105
Length (cm)87.5
Weight (g)2500
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark body, white neck and head, and a large yellow gular pouch. Their casque is ridged and yellowish-white at the base, darkening towards the tip, with a pale yellow bill. Females are entirely black except for a white tail, and possess a blue gular pouch. Both sexes have reddish eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, resonant honks, roars, and cackles, often described as a 'laughing' or 'guffawing' sound. They can be quite noisy, especially during flight or when communicating within their group.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including Northeast India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size with a prominent casque on the bill, Large, inflatable gular pouch (yellow in males, blue in females), Ridged casque structure, Dark body plumage contrasting with white head/neck (male) or all dark body (female), Pale yellow bill
Description
The Wreathed Hornbill is a large, striking hornbill species characterized by its prominent ridged casque and colorful gular pouch. Males have a yellow pouch and white head/neck, while females are entirely black with a blue pouch. They are primarily arboreal, foraging for fruits and small animals in tropical forests.
