# Wreathed Hornbill (*Rhyticeros undulatus*) The Wreathed Hornbill is a colorful bird with a big, curved beak. They love to live in the forests and are known for their loud calls and beautiful feathers. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Wreathed Hornbill](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Bird_Wreathed_Hornbill_Rhyticeros_undulatus_DSCN9018_13.jpg&width=800) Photo: Rohit Naniwadekar, CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bird_Wreathed_Hornbill_Rhyticeros_undulatus_DSCN9018_13.jpg) ## Appearance The Wreathed Hornbill is a large, predominantly black bird with a distinctive wavy casque on its beak. Males have a creamy-white head and neck with a vibrant yellow gular pouch, while females have an all-black head. The casque itself has unique wreath-like ridges. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Bucerotiformes - **Family:** Bucerotidae - **Genus:** Rhyticeros ## Interesting facts - Mom hornbills stay sealed in their nest for months, relying on Dad! - Some hornbills have unique eyelashes, just like people! - Their casque looks heavy but is actually hollow and lightweight! - They help rainforests grow by spreading seeds far and wide. ## Special abilities - **Seed Disperser:** Wreathed Hornbill has a fruit-rich diet that helps them spread seeds, playing a vital role in forest regeneration and growth. - **Call Amplifier:** Wreathed Hornbill has an inflatable throat pouch and a hollow casque that helps amplify its loud calls across the jungle. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 70-80 cm - **Wingspan:** 120-150 cm - **Weight:** 1.8-3.6 kg - **Lifespan:** 15-30 years - **Speed:** 40 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 1-2 - **Incubation:** 30-31 days ## Diet & Feeding Wreathed Hornbills mostly eat fruits, but also enjoy insects and small animals found in the forest. - **Primary Foods:** Figs, Wild Fruits, Insects, Small Reptiles - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eats:** Cluster Fig (*Ficus racemosa*) — Disperses seeds of this common forest fruit tree. - **Eaten by:** [Long-tailed Macaque](https://www.snappit.app/explore/long-tailed-macaque) (*Macaca fascicularis*) — Preys on hornbill eggs and chicks from tree cavities. - **Shelter:** Sal Tree (*Shorea robusta*) — Nests in large natural cavities of mature forest trees. ## Traits - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Horned](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/horned): Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Keystone Species](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/keystone-species): Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Wreathed Hornbill? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Wreathed Hornbill? 70-80 cm ### What is Wreathed Hornbill's wingspan? 120-150 cm ### How much does Wreathed Hornbill weigh? 1.8-3.6 kg ### How long does Wreathed Hornbill live? 15-30 years ### How fast can Wreathed Hornbill move? 40 km/h ### What does Wreathed Hornbill eat? Wreathed Hornbills mostly eat fruits, but also enjoy insects and small animals found in the forest. ### Where is Wreathed Hornbill usually found? Forests ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Wreathed Hornbill: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/wreathed-hornbill)