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Plain-pouched Hornbill
Rhyticeros subruficollis
Plain-pouched Hornbill (Rhyticeros subruficollis) — Hornbills & Hoopoes of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Plain-pouched Hornbill (Rhyticeros subruficollis) is a member of the Bucerotidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 2 kg. 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 subruficollis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Bucerotidae
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
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Endangered
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Plain-pouched 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 Plain-pouched Hornbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Plain-pouched Hornbill (Rhyticeros subruficollis) belongs to the Bucerotidae family of the order Bucerotiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Myanmar to Malay Pen.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 2 kg, with a wing length of about 39.6 cm and a tail of around 24.1 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 72,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Plain-pouched Hornbill?
The Plain-pouched Hornbill is a very large bird that weighs around 2 kg.
Where does the Plain-pouched Hornbill live?
The Plain-pouched Hornbill is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Myanmar to Malay Pen, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Plain-pouched Hornbill belong to?
The Plain-pouched Hornbill (Rhyticeros subruficollis) belongs to the Bucerotidae family, in the order Bucerotiformes.
What does the Plain-pouched Hornbill eat?
The Plain-pouched Hornbill is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Plain-pouched Hornbill migrate?
The Plain-pouched Hornbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Plain-pouched 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.
What sound does the Plain-pouched Hornbill make?
1 real field recording of the Plain-pouched Hornbill — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Plain-pouched Hornbill's range?
The Plain-pouched Hornbill has a mapped global range of about 72,000 km².
Conservation
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