Rhinoceros Hornbill
Rhinoceros Hornbill (<em>Buceros rhinoceros</em>) is a species of Hornbills (<em>Bucerotidae</em>) in the order Hornbills and Allies.
Overview
Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros) is a species of Hornbills (Bucerotidae) in the order Hornbills and Allies. A spectacular hornbill with an upturned golden-red casque resembling a rhino horn; the state bird of Sarawak; lives in lowland rainforests, feeding on fruit and dispersing seeds; threatened by logging.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Buceros; binomial: Buceros rhinoceros; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 80-90cm. Average lifespan: 30-40 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
