Plain-pouched Hornbill
A species of Hornbill Scientific name : Rhyticeros subruficollis Genus : Hornbill
Plain-pouched Hornbill, A species of Hornbill
Botanical name: Rhyticeros subruficollis
Genus: Hornbill
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Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij
Description
The plain-pouched hornbill (Rhyticeros subruficollis) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found in forests of the Dawna Range and the Tenasserim Hills of southern Myanmar, adjacent parts of western Thailand and northern Peninsular Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
70 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Plain-pouched Hornbill's diet mainly consists of fruit, complemented occasionally by small animals. It forages predominantly in the forest canopy, though it also searches for food on the ground. Its feeding behavior is adapted to exploit food sources at varying heights.
Habitat
The plain-pouched Hornbill typically resides in evergreen and mixed deciduous hill forests, which are frequently situated along river valleys. This species of hornbill prefers lowland areas that are characterized by lush, dense vegetation where such forest types prevail.
Dite type
Frugivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij