Plain-pouched Hornbill
Rhyticeros subruficollis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderBucerotiformes (Hornbills and Hoopoes)
- FamilyBucerotidae (Hornbills)
- GenusRhyticeros
- SpeciesRhyticeros subruficollis (Plain-pouched Hornbill)
About the Plain-pouched Hornbill
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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Recent sightings of Plain-pouched Hornbill in Khao Luang National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Plain-pouched Hornbill in Khao Luang National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Plain-pouched Hornbill sighting in Khao Luang National Park, based on 49 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Plain-pouched Hornbill in Khao Luang National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Plain-pouched Hornbill in Khao Luang National Park in our monthly data.