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Narcondam Hornbill
Rhyticeros narcondami
Narcondam Hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami) — Hornbills & Hoopoes of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Narcondam Hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami) is a member of the Bucerotidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 697 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Bucerotiformes
- Family Bucerotidae Hornbills
- Genus Rhyticeros
- Species narcondami
Quick facts
- Weight
- 697 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Bucerotidae
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Endangered
Near Threatened
Critically Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Narcondam Hornbill is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Narcondam Hornbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Narcondam Hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami) is a member of the Bucerotidae family, within the order Bucerotiformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Narcondam (ne Andaman Is.).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 697 g, with a wing length of about 28.7 cm and a tail of around 19.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 7 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Narcondam Hornbill?
The Narcondam Hornbill is a large bird that weighs around 697 g.
Where does the Narcondam Hornbill live?
The Narcondam Hornbill is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Narcondam (ne Andaman Is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Narcondam Hornbill belong to?
The Narcondam Hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami) belongs to the Bucerotidae family, in the order Bucerotiformes.
What does the Narcondam Hornbill eat?
The Narcondam Hornbill is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Narcondam Hornbill migrate?
The Narcondam Hornbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Narcondam Hornbill endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Narcondam Hornbill's range?
The Narcondam Hornbill has a mapped global range of about 7 km².
Conservation
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