About the Malabar Pied-Hornbill
The Malabar pied hornbill, also known as the lesser pied hornbill, is a bird in the hornbill family, a family of tropical birds found in the Old World. The Malabar pied hornbill is a large hornbill, measuring 65 cm (26 in) in length. It has mainly black plumage with a white belly and throat patch, and a yellow bill with a large black casque. The Malabar pied hornbill is a common resident breeder in Sri Lanka and parts of India. It is an omnivore, feeding on fruits, small mammals, birds, small reptiles and insects.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Anthracoceros coronatus |
| Species Codes | maphor1, MPHO, MAPH |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malabar Pied-Hornbill belong to?
The Malabar Pied-Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Malabar Pied-Hornbill?
The Malabar Pied-Hornbill is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Malabar Pied-Hornbill?
The Malabar pied hornbill, also known as the lesser pied hornbill, is a bird in the hornbill family, a family of tropical birds found in the Old World. The Malabar pied hornbill is a large hornbill, measuring 65 cm (26 in) in length. It has mainly black plumage with a white belly and throat patch, a...
Where can I report a Malabar Pied-Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Malabar Pied-Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maphor1, or on iNaturalist.
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