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Anthracoceros albirostris
| Family Name: | Bucerotidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | Oriental Pied Hornbill |
The Oriental Pied Hornbill is a large bird with black plumage and white patches. It's distinctive large bill is pale yellow. They nest in suitable holes in trees, sealing most of the hole up using a plaster made of mud and plant fibres. Their diet mostly consists of fruits, but they also feed on small animals such as reptiles, birds and mammals.
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Description
| Description | Large size, black plumage and white patch on face are distinctive. Casque small. Pale yellowish bill. Appears all black except for white on edge of wings, belly and under tail when in flight. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | The Oriental Pied Hornbill feeds mainly on fruit such as Knema globularia, but also take small animals such as reptiles, birds and mammals. They nest in suitable hole in tree.The female hornbill is sealed inside the hole with a plaster of mud and fibres. The male gathers and delivers earth and food to the female. A narrow slit is left open to allow the male to feed the female and the chicks. The male brings mostly fruits, insects and lizards, and sometimes small birds. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial, Parks & Gardens |
| Distribution | Also found at Changi. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin |
Status
| Species Status | Resident |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
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References
| References | Lim, K.S. & Gardner, D. 1997. Birds: An illustrated field guide to the birds of Singapore. Singapore: Sun Tree Publishing Limited. 226pp Wang, L.K. & Hails, C.J. 2007. An annotated checklist of the birds of Singapore. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology Supplement no. 15. 179pp |
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