Great Hornbill
Buceros bicornis
Vulnerable
The Great Hornbill is one of the most impressive birds in Asian forests! It has a huge curved beak topped with a bright yellow and black casque (a helmet-like structure). Their wingbeats are so loud you can hear them from far away!
When a female hornbill nests, she seals herself inside a tree hole with mud, leaving only a small opening. The male feeds her and the chicks through this hole for months!
Size
About 4 feet long including the tail
Large (40-60 cm)
Wingspan: 150 cm
Weight: 3500 g
Colors
black
white
yellow
Habitat
forest
Diet
berriessmall mammals
Fun Facts
- ✨The female seals herself in a tree hole to nest!
- ✨Their wingbeats are so loud they sound like a steam train.
- ✨The casque on their head may amplify their calls.
- ✨They can live up to 50 years in the wild!
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
This bird needs our help! Its numbers are going down, and it could become endangered if we don't protect it and its home.
Population trend: decreasing 📉