Hornbill

Hornbills are large, omnivorous birds, with several species across Africa and Asia. They fit a very similar ecological niche to South American toucans, with large beaks that can grab far-hanging fruit and forage. Just like many other exotic birds, hornbills are frequent victims of the exotic animal trade, and are also endangered by palm oil deforestation.

Species variants

Great Indian hornbill (Buceros bicornis), Jackson’s hornbill (Tockus jacksoni), Palawan hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei), red-billed hornbill (Tockus erythrorhynchus), rhinoceros hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros), trumpeter hornbilll (Bycanistes bucinator), wreathed hornbill (Rhyticeros undulatus), wrinkled hornbill (Rhabdotorrhinus corrugatus), yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas)

Native to

Hornbills are found throughout Africa and Asia.

Conservation status

Some species of hornbills are more threatened than others. Find the conservation status of individual hornbill species featured in ZAWA: Evolved on the list of animals by conservation status.

Temperament

Neutral

Kibble

Omnivore

Size

Small

Fertility

Poor

Breeding item

Apple

Litter size

1-2

Health (in hearts)

6

Damage (in hearts)

0.5

Diet

Omnivore

Speed

Medium

Drops

Small meat, feather x2

Special Features

Flying, chatting, holdable.

Enrichment Items

Perching blocks, scented ball, tire swing, hanging browse, sprinkler, puzzle feeder, apple ice treat.

Sex ratio (male first)

1:2

Rarity

Uncommon

Group size

2-3

Biome Range

Tropical Alpine (Great Indian), Deep Rainforest (rhinoceros, Palawan) Wet Rainforest (wreathed, wrinkled) Wet Savanna (Jackson's, red-billed, trumpeter) Dry Savanna (yellow-billed)