Black Hornbill
Anthracoceros malayanus
The Black Hornbill (Anthracoceros malayanus) is a rare hornbill found in 5 countries, weighing about 1.1 kg. The black hornbill is a species of bird of the hornbill family Bucerotidae.
About the Black Hornbill
The black hornbill is a species of bird of the hornbill family Bucerotidae. It lives in Asia in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand.
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How to identify it
The male has a yellowish bill while the female has a dark grey bill.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black Hornbill?
- The male has a yellowish bill while the female has a dark grey bill.
- How big is a Black Hornbill?
- The Black Hornbill is a large sized bird weighing about 1.1 kg.
- Where can you see a Black Hornbill?
- The Black Hornbill occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei and Singapore.
- What birds look similar to a Black Hornbill?
- The Black Hornbill is most easily confused with the Palawan Hornbill, the Malabar Pied Hornbill and the Sulu Hornbill.
- Is the Black Hornbill endangered?
- The Black Hornbill is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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