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Black Hornbill

Black Hornbill

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The Black Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill of Southeast Asian rainforests, largely characterized by its glossy black plumage, white tail tips, and a large, dull whitish bill with a low, ridged casque. Males typically have a larger casque than females.
Where to spot
Found in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and parts of Thailand. Inhabits primary lowland evergreen forests and mature secondary forests.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black body, white tail tips, and the dull whitish bill with a low casque. Listen for its loud, raucous, cackling calls. Often seen in pairs or small groups.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its forest habitat. Active during daylight hours, often seen flying over the canopy or foraging in large fruit trees.
File:Anthracoceros malayanus -Kuala Lumpur Bird Park-8a.jpg
File:Anthracoceros malayanus 260745794.jpg
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File:Malayan Black Hornbill (Anthracoceros malayanus) (8077009917).jpg
File:Malayan black hornbill (Anthracoceros malayanus) -London Zoo.jpg
File:Anthracoceros malayanus -Kuala Lumpur Bird Park-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Anthracoceros malayanus 260745794.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Anthracoceros malayanus 260745794 (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Malayan Black Hornbill (Anthracoceros malayanus) (8077009917).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Malayan black hornbill (Anthracoceros malayanus) -London Zoo.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Black Hornbills are known for their loud, cackling calls, which they often utter in flight or while perched, making their presence known in the dense forest canopy.
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