Black Hornbill

Scientific Name: Anthracoceros malayanus
Malay Name: Kelingking Hitam
Chinese Name: 黑斑犀鸟

Range:
Found from the Thai-Malay Peninsula to Sumatra and Borneo

Taxonomy:
Monotypic.

Size: 76 cm

Identification:
Adult has all black plumage with broadly white-tipped outertail and unmarked yellowish-white bill and casque. Female resembles male but has blackish bill/casque and pinkish orbital skin. Juvenile has pale greenish-yellow bill and underdeveloped casque.

Similar looking species: Oriental Pied Hornbill

Habitat: Forest, forest edge, secondary growth and wooded area.

Behaviour/Ecology: Usually found in pairs or small flocks.

Local Status: Rare non-breeding visitor.

Conservation Status: Vulnerable (BirdLife International 2018)

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Past accepted records in our database:

Female Black Hornbill at Pulau Ubin. Photo Credit: Francis Yap

Subadult male Black Hornbill at Pulau Ubin. Photo Credits: See Toh Yew Wai

Subadult male Black Hornbill at Pulau Ubin. Photo Credits: See Toh Yew Wai

Female Black Hornbill at Pulau Ubin. Photo Credit: Francis Yap

Subadult male Black Hornbill at Pulau Ubin. Photo Credits: See Toh Yew Wai