Plain-pouched Hornbill
Rhyticeros subruficollis
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The plain-pouched hornbill is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found in forests of the Dawna Range and the Tenasserim Hills of southern Myanmar, adjacent parts of western Thailand and northern Peninsular Malaysia.
The plain-pouched hornbill (Rhyticeros subruficollis) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found in forests of the Dawna Range and the Tenasserim Hills of southern Myanmar, adjacent parts of western Thailand and northern Peninsular Malaysia.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
The Oriental pied Hornbill is a nest competitor of the plain-pouched hornbill. They primarily nest in Tetrameles and fig trees.
It eats fruit, including mahogany and mulberries, and insects, especially cicadas and beetles.
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Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
- Family
- Bucerotidae
- Genus
- Rhyticeros
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
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6 illustrations of Rhyticeros subruficollis (Plain-pouched Hornbill) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Elliot, Daniel Giraud (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rhyticeros subruficollis (Plain-pouched Hornbill) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Rhyticeros subruficollis, commonly known as the Plain-pouched Hornbill, in the «Vulnerable» category. «Vulnerable» means it faces a high risk of extinction in the medium term.
- What family does Rhyticeros subruficollis (Plain-pouched Hornbill) belong to?
- Rhyticeros subruficollis (Plain-pouched Hornbill) belongs to the family Bucerotidae, in the order Bucerotiformes.
- What colour is Rhyticeros subruficollis (Plain-pouched Hornbill)?
- The plumage of Rhyticeros subruficollis (Plain-pouched Hornbill) combines these colours: Black.
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