About the Helmeted Hornbill
The helmeted hornbill is a very large bird in the hornbill family. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Thailand and Myanmar. The casque accounts for some 11% of its 3 kg weight. Unlike any other hornbill, the casque is almost solid, and is used in head-to-head combat among males. It is a belief among the Punan Bah that a large helmeted hornbill guards the river between life and death.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Rhinoplax vigil |
| Species Codes | helhor1, HEHO |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Helmeted Hornbill belong to?
The Helmeted Hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Helmeted Hornbill?
The Helmeted Hornbill is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Helmeted Hornbill?
The helmeted hornbill is a very large bird in the hornbill family. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Thailand and Myanmar. The casque accounts for some 11% of its 3 kg weight. Unlike any other hornbill, the casque is almost solid, and is used in head-to-head combat among males. It...
Where can I report a Helmeted Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Helmeted Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code helhor1, or on iNaturalist.
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