Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Feb, Mar. 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 great hornbill faces threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and hunting for its casque and meat. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts focus on protecting its forest habitats, which are crucial for its survival. Responsible safari tourism helps by providing economic incentives for local communities to protect these forests and the wildlife within them, as well as raising awareness about the importance of hornbill conservation.
The great hornbill, also known as the concave-casqued hornbill, great Indian hornbill or great pied hornbill, is one of the larger members of the hornbill family. It occurs in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is predominantly frugivorous, but also preys on small mammals, reptiles, and birds. It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2018. It is known to have lived for nearly 50 years in captivity. Due to its large size and colour, and importance in many tribal cultures and rituals, the Government of Kerala declared it as the official Kerala state bird. It is also the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Great Hornbill. Sightings recorded in 123 safari areas total.
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