The Great Hornbill is one of the most magnificent birds of the Asian rainforest. Its enormous yellow-and-black casque, used in resonating calls and possibly in mate selection, makes it instantly recognizable. During nesting, the female is sealed inside a tree cavity and fed entirely by her mate.
Gallery
Birdsong & Calls
Roost call before dusk
Xishuangbanna, Yunnan
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Recordings from Xeno-canto · Sorted by quality grade A–E
Key Facts
- Casque takes 5 years to fully develop
- Female sealed in nest cavity for 40+ days
- Wingspan up to 1.5 meters
- State bird of Kerala, India
Species Data
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Global Population
Unknown
Habitat
Old growth tropical forests
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Family
Bucerotidae
Order
Bucerotiformes
Data Sources
eBird · iNaturalist · Xeno-canto