Asia Birds · May

Great Hornbill

Buceros bicornis

Huge Asian hornbill with a yellow casque and roaring wingbeats.

At a glance

HabitatTall evergreen and mixed forests

DietMostly fruit (figs), some small animals

RangeIndian subcontinent and Southeast Asia

Coloring poseperched on fruiting fig tree

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How to know it

Large yellow bill and casque
Black-and-white body, yellow throat pouch
Loud whooshing wingbeats

Fun facts

Females seal into nest cavities during breeding
Casque may amplify calls / indicate status
Important seed dispersers

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