Oriental Pied Hornbill

Scientific Name: Anthracoceros albirostris
Malay Name: Kelingking Biasa
Chinese Name: 冠斑犀鸟

Range:
Throughout Southeast Asia southwards to the islands of Sumatra, Borneo and Java.

Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: albirostris, convexus.

Local Subspecies: convexus (introduced), albirostris (native)

Size: 68-70 cm

Identification:
A medium-sized hornbill with white belly and trailing edge to wings. Upperparts and wings dark. Pale yellow bill with black tipped casque. Female has smaller casque than male with black on bill tip. Juvenile less glossy plumage, smaller casque and all yellow bill.

Similar looking species: Black Hornbill

Habitat: Wooded areas, forest edges, gardens and parks.

Behaviour/Ecology: Large, conspicuous hornbill. Found in most open vegetation on the island, often found in urban areas bordering green spaces.

Local Status: Common resident, introduced resident

Conservation Status: Least Concern (BirdLife International 2020)

Location: Wooded habitats. Pasir Ris Park, Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park, Pulau Ubin. Likely to occur in most parkland, especially attracted to fruiting trees.

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Oriental Pied Hornbill at Pulau Ubin. Photo Credit: Francis Yap

Oriental Pied Hornbill at Pulau Ubin. Photo Credit: Francis Yap

Oriental Pied Hornbill at Pulau Ubin. Photo Credit: Francis Yap

Oriental Pied Hornbill at Pulau Ubin. Photo Credit: Francis Yap