Wrinkled Hornbill
NameWrinkled Hornbill
Common NameWrinkled Hornbill
Scientific NameRhabdotorrhinus corrugatus
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)85
Length (cm)68
Weight (g)1450
Plumage DetailsMales have a black body, bright yellow throat and upper breast, and a white tail with a rufous base. The large bill is yellow with a red base, topped by a prominent, corrugated red casque. The orbital skin is blue. Females are similar but have an entirely black head and neck, and a smaller, less prominent casque.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, raucous cackles and barks, often described as a series of 'ka-ka-ka-ka' or 'wok-wok-wok' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, and some smaller adjacent islands in Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesLarge yellow bill with red base and corrugated red casque (male), Bright yellow throat and upper breast (male), Dark body plumage, White tail with rufous base, Blue orbital skin
Description
The Wrinkled Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill characterized by its large, corrugated casque and colorful facial markings. These arboreal birds primarily inhabit lowland rainforests, where they forage for fruit and small animals.
