Narcondam Hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami)
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Narcondam Hornbill

Rhyticeros narcondami Hume, 1873

697 gWeight

The Narcondam hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae.

Most records: Singapore

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Narcondam Hornbill has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. BidadariSingapore1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Singapore

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Narcondam hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is endemic to the Indian island of Narcondam in the Andaman Islands. Males and females have a distinct plumage.

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Questions

How big is the Narcondam Hornbill?

The Narcondam Hornbill weighs around 697 g.

Where does the Narcondam Hornbill live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Narcondam (northeastern Andaman Islands). It is most often recorded in Singapore.

Is the Narcondam Hornbill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Narcondam Hornbill as Vulnerable.

What does the Narcondam Hornbill eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Narcondam Hornbill in?

It belongs to the family Hornbills (Bucerotidae), order Bucerotiformes.

At a glance

Weight
697 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
287 mm
Tail
193 mm
Bill
113 mm
Tarsus
49 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Narcondam (northeastern Andaman Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hornbills Bucerotidae
Genus
Rhyticeros

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Narcondam Hornbill

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