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'''Alternative name: Buffy-crested Hornbill''' | '''Alternative name: Buffy-crested Hornbill''' | ||
;[[:Category:Anorrhinus|Anorrhinus]] galeritus | ;[[:Category:Anorrhinus|Anorrhinus]] galeritus | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | 65-70cm. A medium-sized, dark brown Hornbill | + | [[Image:1600258-01-01.jpeg|thumb|350px|right|Juveniles, male (black bill), female (yellow bill)<br />Photo © by {{user|darwin1601|darwin1601}}<br />Leuser National Park, Sumatera, [[Indonesia]], September 2018]] |
| + | 65-70cm (25½-27½ in). A medium-sized, dark brown Hornbill | ||
* Dark brown plumage with green sheen on back | * Dark brown plumage with green sheen on back | ||
* Grey-brown tail with broad black end | * Grey-brown tail with broad black end | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup> | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup> | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Moist lowland forest. Occurs up to 1800m. | Moist lowland forest. Occurs up to 1800m. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
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| + | [[Image:Anorhinus2.jpg|thumb|350px|right|A painting of a Female<br />Artwork by {{user|bru.b|bru.b}}]] | ||
Feeds on fruits. Takes also insects, lizards and frogs.<br /> | Feeds on fruits. Takes also insects, lizards and frogs.<br /> | ||
| − | Forages in groups of 6 to 10 birds, mainly below the canopy. | + | Forages in groups of 6 to 10 birds, mainly below the canopy. |
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Breeding related to availability of food. A co-operative breeder, a dominant pair breeds and other (mainly male) birds help. The nest is placed in a natural cavity. Lays 2-3 eggs. | Breeding related to availability of food. A co-operative breeder, a dominant pair breeds and other (mainly male) birds help. The nest is placed in a natural cavity. Lays 2-3 eggs. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 00:09, 13 October 2018
Alternative name: Buffy-crested Hornbill
- Anorrhinus galeritus
Identification
Juveniles, male (black bill), female (yellow bill)
Photo © by darwin1601
Leuser National Park, Sumatera, Indonesia, September 2018
Photo © by darwin1601
Leuser National Park, Sumatera, Indonesia, September 2018
65-70cm (25½-27½ in). A medium-sized, dark brown Hornbill
- Dark brown plumage with green sheen on back
- Grey-brown tail with broad black end
- Male with black bill, female with mostly yellow bill with black around base
- Floppy crest
- Blue bare skin around eye and on throat
Juveniles are similar to adult male, but with brown feather tips and a pale olive-green bill.
Distribution
South-east Asia: found in extreme southern Myanmar, southern Thailand, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and Penang Island.
Widespread but only locally common.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.[1]
Habitat
Moist lowland forest. Occurs up to 1800m.
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds on fruits. Takes also insects, lizards and frogs.
Forages in groups of 6 to 10 birds, mainly below the canopy.
Breeding
Breeding related to availability of food. A co-operative breeder, a dominant pair breeds and other (mainly male) birds help. The nest is placed in a natural cavity. Lays 2-3 eggs.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2018. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2018. 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) Bushy-crested Hornbill. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 10 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Bushy-crested_Hornbill
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