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Rhyticeros undulatus
These large, exotic birds can grow up to 8 lbs/ 3.65 kilos. Unfortunately, poaching of hornbills has recently been on the increase, as they are targeted for their beaks used in Chinese medicine.
This is a female, as evidenced by its blue pouch. Males have yellow pouches.
Spotted on May 12, 2013
Submitted on Sep 13, 2013
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