Writhed Hornbill
NameWrithed Hornbill
Common NameWreathed Hornbill
Scientific NameRhyticeros undulatus
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)105
Length (cm)87.5
Weight (g)2250
Plumage DetailsMales feature a creamy white head and neck, contrasting with a dark body. Their large casque is reddish-brown, and they have bright red facial skin around the eyes and a yellow gular pouch with a red stripe. Females are entirely black with a smaller, less prominent casque and a blue gular pouch.
Vocalization / CallProduces a variety of deep, resonant calls, often described as a series of 'gok-gok-gok' notes or a loud cackling sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including northeastern India, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesLarge reddish casque (male), Pale head and neck (male), Red facial skin, Yellow gular pouch with red stripe (male), Dark body plumage, Long, curved bill
Description
The Wreathed Hornbill is a large, striking hornbill species characterized by its prominent casque and vibrant facial skin. Males have a creamy white head and neck with a reddish casque, while females are entirely black. They are primarily arboreal, foraging for fruits in tropical forests.
