Tickell's Brown Hornbill
A species of Brown and Bushy-crested Hornbills Scientific name : Anorrhinus tickelli Genus : Brown and Bushy-crested Hornbills
Tickell's Brown Hornbill, A species of Brown and Bushy-crested Hornbills
Botanical name: Anorrhinus tickelli
Genus: Brown and Bushy-crested Hornbills
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Description
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING
Description
At about 60–65 cm (24–26 in) in length, it is a medium-sized hornbill, dark brown above and red-brown below. The male has brighter rufous cheeks and throat. Juveniles of both sexes resemble adult males.
Size
65 cm
Feeding Habits
Tickell's Brown Hornbill primarily consumes fruits, specifically from Ficus species, as observed in recordings. Tickell's Brown Hornbill's feeding behavior includes foraging for these fruits, utilizing specialized techniques unique to their dietary needs.
Habitat
Tickell's Brown Hornbill typically resides in dense, evergreen, and deciduous hill forests within a broad elevation range from the foothills up to 1500 meters. These regions are characterized by tall forest canopies that provide a suitable environment for their breeding and cooperative living structures. Unfortunately, the species is facing habitat challenges due to extensive logging activities and agricultural expansion throughout its natural range.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING