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_BKP7383_Great HornBill
The Great Hornbill
Scientific name: Buceros bicornis
The largest hornbill species in India, Great Hornbills are also called Great Indian or Great Pied Hornbills.
The Great Hornbill, also known as the concave-casqued hornbill.
In India they are mainly found in the foothills of the Himalayas and parts of northeast India, along with the Western Ghats.
These striking birds measure 95 to 130cm in length and are identified by their black and white plumage and their large, curved beaks.
Great Hornbills nest within natural cavities of large, old trees, especially those that rise above the canopy.
Apart from deforestation and habitat fragmentation, their populations are also significantly impacted by hunting.
Myths about the medicinal value of their meat and an interest in their large casques makes them frequent targets.
_BKP7383_Great HornBill
The Great Hornbill
Scientific name: Buceros bicornis
The largest hornbill species in India, Great Hornbills are also called Great Indian or Great Pied Hornbills.
The Great Hornbill, also known as the concave-casqued hornbill.
In India they are mainly found in the foothills of the Himalayas and parts of northeast India, along with the Western Ghats.
These striking birds measure 95 to 130cm in length and are identified by their black and white plumage and their large, curved beaks.
Great Hornbills nest within natural cavities of large, old trees, especially those that rise above the canopy.
Apart from deforestation and habitat fragmentation, their populations are also significantly impacted by hunting.
Myths about the medicinal value of their meat and an interest in their large casques makes them frequent targets.