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Great Hornbill

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5 months ago door jenny van Dorland

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The Great Hornbill is a magnificent and one of the largest hornbills found in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It is characterized by its largely black and white plumage, a massive yellow and black casque, and impressive wing beats that produce a distinct sound in flight.

Where to spot

Found in the Indian subcontinent (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh) and Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia). Inhabits dense evergreen and deciduous forests.

How to spot

Look for its immense size, black and white plumage, and the strikingly large yellow and black casque. Listen for its deep, resonant 'du-du-du' calls and the powerful, rushing sound of its wings in flight.

When to spot

Resident year-round in its forest habitat. Active during daylight hours, often seen in pairs or small family groups, flying over the canopy or foraging in large fruit trees.

Where to spot

Found in the Indian subcontinent (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh) and Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia). Inhabits dense evergreen and deciduous forests.

How to spot

When to spot

Resident year-round in its forest habitat. Active during daylight hours, often seen in pairs or small family groups, flying over the canopy or foraging in large fruit trees.

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Great Hornbills have a remarkable nesting strategy: the female seals herself inside a tree cavity with mud and droppings, leaving only a narrow slit, through which the male feeds her and the chicks for several months.

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