Rufous Hornbill
A species of Large Asian Hornbills Scientific name : Buceros hydrocorax Genus : Large Asian Hornbills
Rufous Hornbill, A species of Large Asian Hornbills
Botanical name: Buceros hydrocorax
Genus: Large Asian Hornbills
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The bill of the nominate subspecies is entirely red, while the bill of the subspecies semigaleatus and mindanensis are pale yellow on the distal half. 
Size
65 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Habitat
The rufous Hornbill thrives primarily in lowland evergreen forests, including mature secondary and selectively logged forests. While historically known to inhabit mangrove swamps, this bird is predominantly associated with dense, tropical environments that offer abundant fruiting trees, which are critical to its diet and nesting habits. Its habitat preferences are reflected in diverse forest ecosystems across several Southeast Asian islands.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Behavior
It is sometimes called "the clock of the mountains" because of its periodic noontime call.
Distribution Area
It is endemic to the Philippines, where it occurs in primary, mature secondary and disturbed forests on 11 islands: Luzon and Marinduque (race hydrocorax), Samar, Leyte, Bohol, Panaon, Biliran, Calicoan and Buad (race semigaleatus), Dinagat, Siargao, Mindanao (plus Balut, Bucas and Talicud) and Basilan (race mindanensis). It is still common locally, notably in the Sierra Madre of Luzon, but continues to suffer from substantial hunting pressure and widespread loss of habitat. They are one of the largest birds in a tropical lowland forest (Clarido, 2017).
Photo By Don Roberson 
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