Knobbed Hornbill
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    Knobbed Hornbill

    Rhyticeros cassidix

    Tropical Birds
    Vulnerable

    Quick Facts

    Dietinsect, fruit

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    Conservation Status

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    VU - VulnerableDecreasing population

    Faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.

    The knobbed hornbill faces threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and hunting for its meat and casque. While specific large-scale recovery programs are not widely publicized, conservation efforts often focus on protecting its forest habitat, which is crucial for its survival. Responsible safari tourism helps by providing economic incentives for local communities to protect wildlife and their habitats, raising awareness about the species' plight, and funding conservation initiatives through park entrance fees and eco-tourism operations.

    The knobbed hornbill, also known as Sulawesi wrinkled hornbill, is a colourful hornbill native to Indonesia. The species is sometimes placed in the genus Aceros. The knobbed hornbill is the faunal symbol of South Sulawesi province.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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