Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The Malabar pied hornbill faces threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion, as well as hunting. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts often focus on protecting its forest habitat, which benefits many species. Responsible safari tourism helps by raising awareness, providing economic incentives for local communities to protect wildlife and their habitats, and funding conservation initiatives through park entrance fees and eco-tourism operations.
The Malabar pied hornbill, also known as the lesser pied hornbill, is a bird in the hornbill family, a family of tropical near-passerine birds found in the Old World.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Malabar Pied-Hornbill. Sightings recorded in 47 safari areas total.
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