Great Hornbill

Buceros bicornis

Vulnerable

The Great Hornbill is a large-billed hornbill of the Himalayan foothills and adjacent mountains. It feeds on fruit, insects, and small animals in forest or savanna, often dispersing seeds over long distances. Many hornbills seal the nesting female inside a tree cavity while the male delivers food.

Family

Bucerotidae

Group

Hornbills

Range

Great Hornbill Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Himalayan foothills and adjacent mountains

Population

≈ 13K-27K

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