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Anthracoceros albirostris

Anthracoceros albirostris,Oriental pied hornbill,Pied hornbill

The bird, Anthracoceros albirostris, Oriental pied hornbill, Pied hornbill, flies slowly and makes a loud noise as it flies, like an airplane, and when it lands in the top of a tree, From time to time, it emits a loud and coarse call, which is continuous and can be transmitted far away, like a horse

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Scientific Name Anthracoceros albirostris,Oriental pied hornbill,Pied hornbill
Length About 80 cm
Weight No textual research information is available
Lifespan 40 years or so
IUCN Status LC
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    The bird, Anthracoceros albirostris, Oriental pied hornbill, Pied hornbill, flies slowly and makes a loud noise as it flies, like an airplane, and when it lands in the top of a tree, From time to time, it emits a loud and coarse call, which is continuous and can be transmitted far away, like a horse.

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    The Oriental crested hornbill is a strange and precious large bird with broad, flat toes perfect for climbing in trees and a pair of large eyes with thick eyelashes. It is an important ecological link in the tropical rain forest, and it can make the forest healthier in its own way.

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    The Oriental crested hornbill was once very common here, but now it is endangered in China. China's level 2 key protection of wild animals.

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    Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.


    Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!


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    Appearance

    The Eastern crested hornbill is 75-80cm long. The back feathers are pure black with a green metallic luster. Flanges, flight feathers and tail feathers apex white. The bony crest at the base of the mouth is well developed, occupying almost one-third of the body length. The male's bill is long and curved, about 15cm long, and the base of the mouth end has a tall, light and strong helmet. The mouth and helmet process is loose bone fiber, so light firm and dexterous. There are long eyelashes at the edge of the lid.

    Distribution & Habitat

    The Oriental crested hornbill is native to Xishuangbanna in Asia, China, and is wild in tropical jungles.
    The Oriental crested hornbill often lives on giant trees in dry forests, nesting in tree holes.
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