The helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil) is a very large bird in the hornbill family. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Thailand and Myanmar. The casque (helmetlike structure on the head) accounts for some 11% of its 3 kg weight.

Dec 19, 2018 · In all the world, Helmeted Hornbills are only found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, and up the Malay peninsula into southern Thailand. Within this range, they are limited to intact, old-growth rainforest where the trees grow large enough to accommodate hornbill nests.

Bizarre-looking bird, now very rare due to poaching for the ivory-like material of its bill. When perched, its most recognizable feature is the naked throat pouch which resembles an undercooked steak, chalky white in the female and dull scarlet in the male.

The helmeted hornbill is a large bird and one of the most endangered of all the hornbill species. They are only found in dense, tropical forests in a handful of countries across South East Asia and are notoriously shy birds.

The helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil ) is a very large bird in the hornbill family. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Thailand and Myanmar. The casque (helmetlike structure on the head) accounts for some 11% of its 3 kg weight.

The mysterious helmeted hornbill fades from Southeast Asia’s forests as poachers and traffickers target it for the illegal wildlife trade.

The Helmeted Hornbill is one of 57 hornbill species in Africa and Asia. It’s found only in the lowland rainforests of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and southern Thailand. These huge, breathtaking birds have a spectacular casque—the horny helmet above the beak—which is substantially softer than ivory and easily carved.

Very large hornbill with characteristic elongated central tail feathers of extra 30-45 cm; wings with creamy-white trailing edge. The relatively short bill and front of a high red casque are cosmetically stained with yellow from preen oil.

Develop forensic protocols targeted to identify Helmeted Hornbill trade products and create a genetic/morphometric reference library from known-source birds. Identification 110-120 cm. Very large hornbill.

Helmeted hornbill is regarded as a symbol of courage, a protector and bridge to connect the Dayak people with their ancestors’ afterlife. In the southernmost province of Sumatra, the helmeted hornbill’s cultural significance symbolizes grace and leadership for native of Lampung Province residents.