Black Hornbill
Anthracoceros malayanus
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The Black Hornbill is a vulnerable, medium-sized hornbill with all-black plumage, a black-and-white bill with a prominent casque, and a long tail with white-tipped outer feathers. It inhabits primary and logged lowland rainforests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It feeds mainly on figs and other fruits, supplemented by insects and small vertebrates, and nests in tree cavities sealed by the female with mud.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 57.9 cm | 22.8 in |
| Weight | 1050.0 g | 37.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 50 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Bucerotidae (Hornbills) |
| Genus | Anthracoceros |
| Species | Anthracoceros malayanus |
Distribution
Black Hornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Bucerotidae family