Vulnerable
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.
It belongs to the Bird group and is commonly associated with tropical forest habitats with a omnivore diet, with a lifespan of 35–40 years in the wild; up to 50 years in captivity, a size of Body length 95–120 cm; wingspan about 1.5 m; weight 2–4 kg, a conservation status of Vulnerable.
Fun Fact
Female hornbills seal themselves inside tree cavities while nesting.
Videos about Great Hornbill
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Where Great Hornbill Lives
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Western Ghats, India
, India
Thailand forests
, India