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Great Hornbill

Buceros bicornis

Description:

The Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) also known as Great Indian Hornbill or Great Pied Hornbill, is one of the larger members of the hornbill family. Great Hornbills are found in the forests of Nepal, India, Mainland Southeast Asia and Sumatra, Indonesia. Their impressive size and colour have made them important in many tribal cultures and rituals. The Great Hornbill is long-lived, living for nearly 50 years in captivity. They are predominantly frugivorous although they are opportunists and will prey on small mammals, reptiles and birds.

Notes:

Photographed in the Bird Park of Walsrode, Germany.

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Brinschk

Bomlitz, Niedersachsen (Landmasse), Germany

Spotted on Jul 9, 2013
Submitted on Jul 17, 2013

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