Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jul, Aug. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The rhinoceros hornbill faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture and logging, as well as hunting for its casque and meat. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, ongoing efforts to protect its forest habitat are crucial. Responsible safari tourism helps by providing economic incentives for local communities to conserve forests, raising awareness about the hornbill's plight, and funding anti-poaching patrols.
The rhinoceros hornbill is a large species of forest hornbill (Bucerotidae). In captivity it can live for up to 35 years. It is found in lowland and montane, tropical and subtropical climates and in mountain rain forests up to 1,400 metres in Borneo, Sumatra, Java, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, and southern Thailand.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Rhinoceros Hornbill. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.
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