Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
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Oriental Pied Hornbill

Anthracoceros albirostris

Habitat

Tropical forests

Weight

0.5-0.6 kg

Height

60-75 Cm

Lifespan

10-30 years

Origin

Northeast India

Status

Least Concern

Bird
hornbill

About the Oriental Pied Hornbill

The Oriental Pied Hornbill is a large bird species found in the Indian subcontinent. It has a black and white plumage, with a prominent yellow bill and casque on top of its head.

Location in Zoo

Aviary Zone

Feeding Times

Morning

Feeding Habits

Fruit, Insects, Shellsh, Small Reptiles

Fun Facts

Seals nest cavities with mud to protect chicks.

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Seals nest cavities with mud to protect chicks.

Conservation Status

Current Threats

  • Hornbill Conservation

Our Conservation Efforts

Forest habitat protection

Indian Elephant IUCN category

Visit the Oriental Pied Hornbill

Come see this magnificent animal up close and learn more about our conservation efforts.