Hornbill: Gazing skyward

Gazing skyward, one may chance upon the majestic sight of a hornbill in flight, its vivid plumage and formidable bill captivating the observer. Found in Africa and Asia, these birds are not merely ornamental but ecological linchpins. With their distinctive features, including the iconic casque atop their bills, hornbills defy convention and intrigue seekers of… Read More » Hornbill : The Intricacies of This Unique Bird Species Hornbill , (family Bucerotidae), any of approximately 60 species of Old World tropical birds constituting the family Bucerotidae (order Coraciiformes). They are noted for the presence, in a few species, of a bony casque, or helmet, surmounting the prominent bill. They are typically large-headed, The great hornbill (Buceros bicornis), also known as the concave-casqued hornbill , great Indian hornbill or great pied hornbill , is one of the larger members of the hornbill family. It occurs in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is predominantly frugivorous, but also preys on small mammals, reptiles, and birds. It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2018. It is known to have lived for nearly 50 years in captivity. Due to its large size and colour, and ... The Wreathed hornbill is a medium sized (75 – 90 cm) hornbill of the old-world tropical forests. Found eastwards from the foothills of Bhutan and the lowland forests of Bangladesh, its geographical range extends through north-east India, Myanmar, east to Vietnam and south across mainland southeast Asia and Malaysia to western Indonesia – Sumatra, Java, Borneo and a few of the smaller islands.