This Rhinoceros Hornbill is my Picture of the Week. These are the largest species of Hornbills found in the world and this particular one was taken at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park.
These majestic birds are mostly found on the island of Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and also in Thailand. They grow to about 40 to 50 inches long (3 to 5 feet) and weigh about 2 to 3 kilograms.
They spot stunning colors of orange, yellow, and red on the top part while the entire body is black. The tail feathers are long and black and white.
Photos of Rhinoceros Hornbill in Malaysia
Side profile shot of the bird
What is unique about these birds is that they lay their eggs inside tree trunks and the females stay inside with the eggs and then with the chicks, while the male will bring them food.
After the eggs are laid, the male hornbill collects mud and the pair pack that mud, along with food and feces, to "mud-up" the tree cavity entrance.
Another thing to watch for is the hornbill 'bark' or call. It sounds very different compared to normal birds too.
At the KL Bird Park, there are two of these huge birds in an enclosed aviary especially for them only. A Hornbill Restaurant is also in the area so one can sit outside and watch these amazing birds.
The Rhinoceros Hornbill is also the national bird of Sarawak and is widely used in official logos. A lot of tourism industry people also use the hornbill as their official logo or mascot.
After the eggs are laid, the male hornbill collects mud and the pair pack that mud, along with food and feces, to "mud-up" the tree cavity entrance.
Another thing to watch for is the hornbill 'bark' or call. It sounds very different compared to normal birds too.
At the KL Bird Park, there are two of these huge birds in an enclosed aviary especially for them only. A Hornbill Restaurant is also in the area so one can sit outside and watch these amazing birds.
The Rhinoceros Hornbill is also the national bird of Sarawak and is widely used in official logos. A lot of tourism industry people also use the hornbill as their official logo or mascot.
A close up profile of the hornbill
Frontal view of the bird
Final Thoughts on the Rhinoceros Hornbill Picture
If you would like to see these amazing birds, you can do so at most Southeast Asian zoos namely the Singapore Zoo, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, and Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur.
For those who are a little more adventurous, you can even make a trip to Sabah and Sarawak in Borneo to see them in the wild, in their own natural habitat.
Some places in Sabah offer a Kinabatangan River Safari Cruise where you can catch many of these birds in the wild. Nothing beats being there personally to capture a Rhinoceros Hornbill Picture for your collection.
For those who are a little more adventurous, you can even make a trip to Sabah and Sarawak in Borneo to see them in the wild, in their own natural habitat.
Some places in Sabah offer a Kinabatangan River Safari Cruise where you can catch many of these birds in the wild. Nothing beats being there personally to capture a Rhinoceros Hornbill Picture for your collection.
Rhinoceros Hornbill Picture
Reviewed by Malaysia Asia
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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Reviewed by Malaysia Asia
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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7 comments:
nice pics bro! :)
It's been a while since i last seen a hornbil....
Peace Out!
The CleverMunkey
so cool!
Thanks Munkey and Ciki :) Hope you're having a lovely holiday here.
nice shots man i've never seen a bird like this before
We saw some hornbills when we were holidaying at Pangkor Laut Resort. They're very loud birds!
Great pics.
Be-YOU-ti-ful! Hard to believe there's a creature that looks like this.
Henry, thanks. Come to Malaysia to see the Rhinoceros Hornbill.
Baby Sumo - Yes indeed they are and you're lucky to see the Hornbills in Pangkor. Were they nearby?
Barbara - Thanks and yes, nature sure does have its way in showing beauty. When do you pass Malaysia again?
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