Rhinocerus Hornbill
Large species of forest hornbil
About Rhinocerus Hornbill
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2-3g |
| Length | 80-90cm |
| Wingspan | 152cm |
| Lifespan | 35 YEARS |
| Foods | fruits, especially figs. They also eat bird eggs, bugs, small reptiles and frogs. |
| Predators | Owls, eagles, and humans |
| Family | Buceros rhinoceros |
| Scientific name | Pongo |
| Numbers left | 13,000 to 27,000 mature individuals left |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
Fun Fact
Yes. Hornbills communicate with 'rroh' calls and unique Morse code. They mimic steam engine sounds through wing-pounding interactions during confinement.
Baby rhinoceros hornbills are called chicks.
No, these hornbills aren't very dangerous. However, when rhinoceros hornbills become used to being fed by humans, they will become confident to approach someone who is eating and try to steal their food.
It has a striking golden-yellow horn which is known as a casque, that is used as a megaphone, amplifying the male hornbill's mating call.
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