Sumba Hornbill
Rhyticeros everetti
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Sumba hornbill, or known natively as Julang is a large bird belonging to the family of Bucerotidae, endemic and native to the Indonesian island of Sumba. The scientific name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett.
Sumba hornbill (Latin: Rhyticeros everetti), or known natively as Julang (in Sumba languages) is a large bird belonging to the family of Bucerotidae, endemic and native to the Indonesian island of Sumba. The scientific name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett.
Description
It is a medium-sized, blackish hornbill, approximately 70 cm long. The male is dark reddish-brown on the crown and nape, with a paler neck. The female has entirely black plumage. Both sexes have a large, dull, yellowish bill with a maroon patch at the base, a serrated casque, and an inflatable blue throat.
Distribution and habitat
An Indonesian endemic, the Sumba hornbill inhabits semi-evergreen forests of Sumba in the Lesser Sunda Islands. It is uncommon and found in the lowlands at altitudes of up to 950 m (3,120 ft).
Behaviour
The Sumba hornbill is a monogamous species. Its diet consists mainly of fruits.
Status and conservation
Due to ongoing habitat loss, limited range, small population size and overhunting in some areas, the Sumba hornbill is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITES. Part of its habitat is protected in the Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park and the Manupeu Tanah Daru National Park.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
- Family
- Bucerotidae
- Genus
- Rhyticeros
- Conservation status
- Endangered
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rhyticeros everetti (Sumba Hornbill) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Rhyticeros everetti, commonly known as the Sumba Hornbill, in the «Endangered» category. «Endangered» means it faces a very high risk of disappearing in the wild.
- Where does Rhyticeros everetti (Sumba Hornbill) live?
- Rhyticeros everetti (Sumba Hornbill) is found in Indonesia.
- What family does Rhyticeros everetti (Sumba Hornbill) belong to?
- Rhyticeros everetti (Sumba Hornbill) belongs to the family Bucerotidae, in the order Bucerotiformes.
- What colour is Rhyticeros everetti (Sumba Hornbill)?
- The plumage of Rhyticeros everetti (Sumba Hornbill) combines these colours: Black.
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