Knobbed Hornbill
Knobbed Hornbill
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The Knobbed Hornbill is a large, striking hornbill endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Males are characterized by their glossy black plumage, a distinctive red bill with a large, bony, knob-like yellow casque, and a chestnut belly. Females are all black with a black bill.
Where to spot
Endemic to Sulawesi and some nearby smaller islands (e.g., Buton, Muna, Peleng, Togian Islands) in Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland and montane evergreen forests.
How to spot
Look for its large size, glossy black body, and the male's striking red and yellow bill with the prominent 'knob' casque. The female's entirely black plumage and smaller black bill are also distinctive. Listen for its loud, deep, resonant calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active during the day, often seen flying over the canopy or foraging in large fruit trees.
Where to spot
Endemic to Sulawesi and some nearby smaller islands (e.g., Buton, Muna, Peleng, Togian Islands) in Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland and montane evergreen forests.
How to spot
Look for its large size, glossy black body, and the male's striking red and yellow bill with the prominent 'knob' casque. The female's entirely black plumage and smaller black bill are also distinctive. Listen for its loud, deep, resonant calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active during the day, often seen flying over the canopy or foraging in large fruit trees.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Knobbed Hornbill is culturally significant to some indigenous communities in Sulawesi, often appearing in local folklore and art as a symbol of prosperity and the forest's health.
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