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- Code: GIH_PGN
- date: 10 January 2019
- Skills: Great Indian Hornbill Life Exploring
- Client:Save Tree Save Life Society
- Website: www.savetreesavelife.org
Project Description
The great Indian hornbill (Buceros bicornis) is one of the most majestic birds in India. Its impressive appearance and cultural significance make it a captivating species. Let’s explore some fascinating details about this remarkable bird:
- Appearance and Characteristics:
- The great Indian hornbill is a large bird, with a wingspan of up to 4.5 feet and a crown of feathers.
- Its bright yellow beak and distinctive red-and-white crest make it a beautiful sight.
- Females are smaller than males and have bluish-white eyes, while the orbital skin is pinkish.
- Like other hornbills, they have prominent “eyelashes” 12.
- Habitat and Range:
- This magnificent bird occurs in the Indian subcontinent and many other countries in Southeast Asia.
- It thrives in diverse habitats, including tropical forests, areas with cultivated fruit crops, grasslands, and mangrove forests.
- Great Indian hornbills often nest high in palm trees, where they construct simple tents by chewing palm fronds or weave makeshift nests using leaves and twigs 34.
- Cultural Significance:
- The great Indian hornbill holds immense importance in India’s rich culture and heritage.
- Due to its large size, vibrant colors, and role in tribal rituals, the Government of Kerala declared it as the official state bird of Kerala.
- It symbolizes both natural beauty and cultural traditions 1.
- Conservation Status:
- Unfortunately, the great Indian hornbill faces threats, and it has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2018.
- Efforts are underway to protect its habitat and raise awareness about its conservation 3.
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