Near ThreatenedRareFruitForestCavity nestLarge · 1.2 kg
About the Bushy-crested Hornbill
The bushy-crested hornbill is a bird in the hornbill family. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Austen's Brown HornbillAnorrhinus austeniAusten's brown hornbill has dark brown upperparts (back, wings, and tail) with a lighter-coloured belly, cheeks, and throat.
Tickell's Brown HornbillAnorrhinus tickelliAt about 60–65 cm (24–26 in) in length, it is a medium-sized hornbill, dark brown above and red-brown below.
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