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Great Hornbill
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Great Hornbill

Buceros bicornis

A large forest bird with a huge yellow bill and casque, important for spreading fruit seeds.

Category Bird
Habitat Tropical forest
Diet Omnivore
Lifespan 35–40 years in the wild; up to 50 years in captivity
Size Body length 95–120 cm; wingspan about 1.5 m; weight 2–4 kg
Scientific Name Buceros bicornis

About Great Hornbill

A large forest bird with a huge yellow bill and casque, important for spreading fruit seeds.

Fun Fact

Female hornbills seal themselves inside tree cavities while nesting.

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Western Ghats, India , India Thailand forests , India