Great Hornbill

Buceros bicornis

The Great Hornbill, also known as the concave-casqued hornbill, is a large and majestic bird found in the forests of Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its impressive size, striking yellow and black casque, and large downward-curved bill. These birds play a vital role in forest ecosystems as seed dispersers, feeding on a variety of fruits and small animals. Great Hornbills are known for their distinctive call, which resonates through the dense forest canopy. They are primarily arboreal, spending much of their time in the canopy foraging for food and nesting. Unfortunately, habitat loss and hunting pose significant threats to their populations.

Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests

Great Hornbill
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Tours where you can spot this bird

North India Fixed Departure Birding Tour
North India Fixed Departure Birding Tour
India / Delhi Group tour 15 days | 0h

Delhi – Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Chambal - Agra - Delhi- Corbett- Pangot- Sattal - Delhi...

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Custom Nepal Birdwatching and Wildlife Photography Tour
Custom Nepal Birdwatching and Wildlife Photography Tour
Nepal / Shuklaphanta National Park Private tour 0h

A private Nepal birdwatching and wildlife-photography journey with Vikram Tiwari, tailored from the Terai grasslands and wetlands to Himalay...

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Nameri Kaziranga Short Birding Tours
Nameri Kaziranga Short Birding Tours
India / Guwahati Private tour 6 days | 0h

Guwahati – Nameri National Park - Kaziranga National Park...

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North India Birding Tour
North India Birding Tour
India / Delhi Private tour 15 days | 0h

Delhi – Ranthambore National Park - Bharatpur - Keoladeo National Park - Dholpur - Agra - Corbett National Park - Kumeria - Pangot - Sat T...

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Corbett Short Birding Tours
Corbett Short Birding Tours
India / Ramnagar Private tour 5 days | 0h

Birdwatching and tiger sighting go hand in hand on our Jim Corbett Short Birding Tours. Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is the oldest n...

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North East India Birding Tour
North East India Birding Tour
India / Guwahati Private tour 15 days | 0h

Delhi – Dibrugarh – Mishmi Hills - Mayodia Pass - Roing - Maguri Beel – Tinsukia – Digboi - Patkai & Jeypore - Kohima - Chizami – ...

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Khao Yai Signature — Hornbills, Blue Pitta & Million Bats Flight
Khao Yai Signature — Hornbills, Blue Pitta & Million Bats Flight
Thailand / Bangkok Private tour 3 days | 0h

3 days / 2 nights private birding tour to Khao Yai National Park featuring hornbills, trogons, Blue Pitta, Siamese Fireback and the spectacu...

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Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 35 days | 0h

Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching – 35 Days / 34 Nights is an extensive and immersive birding journey across the full range of Thailand’s ...

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Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Thailand Group tour 3 days | 0h

Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing – 3 Days / 2 Nights is a unique wildlife adventure combining birdwatching with serene canoe exploration...

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Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 3 days | 0h

Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an immersive birdwatching adventure in Khao Luang National Park in southern ...

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Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 3 days | 0h

Khao Yai Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an in-depth birding adventure through Thailand’s iconic Khao Yai National Park. Over three...

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Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand Group tour 1 day | 0h

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding adventure in Thailand’s lush Khao Yai National Park, home to diverse forest...

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Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand Private tour 1 day | 0h

Escape into one of Thailand’s most spectacular rainforests on this Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip. Just a few hours from Phuket and Khao ...

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Explore Hornbill in Sri Phang-Nga & Khao Sok 5 Days
Explore Hornbill in Sri Phang-Nga & Khao Sok 5 Days
Thailand Private tour 5 days | 0h

A 5-day private birdwatching adventure in southern Thailand focused on hornbills and rainforest birds. Explore the rich habitats of Sri Phan...

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