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'''Alternative names: Bar-pouched Wreathed Hornbill; Bar-throated Wreathed Hornbill; Northern Waved Hornbill''' | '''Alternative names: Bar-pouched Wreathed Hornbill; Bar-throated Wreathed Hornbill; Northern Waved Hornbill''' | ||
| + | [[Image:Wreathed_Hornbill.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Male<br />Photo by {{user|TanT|TanT}}<br />Male photographed in Khao Yai National park, [[Thailand]] ]] | ||
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;[[:Category:Rhyticeros|Rhyticeros]] undulatus | ;[[:Category:Rhyticeros|Rhyticeros]] undulatus | ||
''Aceros undulatus'' | ''Aceros undulatus'' | ||
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In flight the underwings and belly are all-black; together with the white tail, this is distinctive.<br /> | In flight the underwings and belly are all-black; together with the white tail, this is distinctive.<br /> | ||
====Similar species==== | ====Similar species==== | ||
| + | [[Image:46042Wreathed Hornbill.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Female<br />Photo by {{user|pN'd|pN'd}}<br />Khoa Yai, [[Thailand]], September 2006]] | ||
Larger than [[Plain-pouched Hornbill]]. Note also ridges on mandibles and dark bar on throat sac of males. | Larger than [[Plain-pouched Hornbill]]. Note also ridges on mandibles and dark bar on throat sac of males. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
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Still common in some parts of its range but forest loss has resulted in a patchy distribution. | Still common in some parts of its range but forest loss has resulted in a patchy distribution. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
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This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | ||
The described subspecies ''ticehursti'' (northern mainland range) and ''aequabilis'' ([[Borneo]]) are normally not accepted.<br /> | The described subspecies ''ticehursti'' (northern mainland range) and ''aequabilis'' ([[Borneo]]) are normally not accepted.<br /> | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | [[Image:2865HornbillWreathedDSC 6179.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Male<br />Photo by {{user|Chaiyan|Chaiyan}}<br />Klongsaeng wildlife sanctuary, Surathanee province, southern [[Thailand]], April 2005]] | ||
Primary evergreen forest.<br /> | Primary evergreen forest.<br /> | ||
Mainly along foothills but occurs also up to 2560m. | Mainly along foothills but occurs also up to 2560m. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
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| + | Frequents the canopy. Usually flies in compact flocks of five to eight. Often gathers at fruiting trees together with other species. In flight the wing-beats are continuous, producing a distinct loud and sharp swishing sound. Glides less than other hornbills. | ||
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Breeds in a natural hole in a large tree, the female seals the entrance with droppings. Lays 2 eggs but only one chick usually raised. | Breeds in a natural hole in a large tree, the female seals the entrance with droppings. Lays 2 eggs but only one chick usually raised. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{GSearch| | + | {{GSearch|Hornbil+undulatus}} |
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[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Rhyticeros]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Rhyticeros]] | ||
Revision as of 10:34, 27 January 2017
Alternative names: Bar-pouched Wreathed Hornbill; Bar-throated Wreathed Hornbill; Northern Waved Hornbill
- Rhyticeros undulatus
Aceros undulatus
Identification
Length 100 cm.
All-black wings contrasting with wholly white tail together with black bar on gular pouch diagnostic. Casque small with ridges. Bill whitish with corrugation on basal sides of maxilla and mandible. Orbital skin red.
Male: Crown and drooping crest brownish; gular pouch yellow; neck white.
Female: Head black, gular pouch pale blue.
In flight the underwings and belly are all-black; together with the white tail, this is distinctive.
Similar species
Larger than Plain-pouched Hornbill. Note also ridges on mandibles and dark bar on throat sac of males.
Distribution
North-east India and Myanmar through South-East Asia to the Greater Sundas and Bali.
Still common in some parts of its range but forest loss has resulted in a patchy distribution.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
The described subspecies ticehursti (northern mainland range) and aequabilis (Borneo) are normally not accepted.
Sometimes considered conspecific with Plain-pouched Hornbill.
This species has been placed in the genus Aceros.
Habitat
Primary evergreen forest.
Mainly along foothills but occurs also up to 2560m.
Behaviour
Action
Frequents the canopy. Usually flies in compact flocks of five to eight. Often gathers at fruiting trees together with other species. In flight the wing-beats are continuous, producing a distinct loud and sharp swishing sound. Glides less than other hornbills.
Breeds
Breeds in a natural hole in a large tree, the female seals the entrance with droppings. Lays 2 eggs but only one chick usually raised.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2016. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2016, with updates to August 2016. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and J Sargatal, eds. 2001. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 6: Mousebirds to Hornbills. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334306
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Wreathed Hornbill. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Wreathed_Hornbill
