
In between foraging trips, the Helmeted Hornbill stays close to the nest as a guardian and to rest. Its long central tail feather shows signs of wear from the extended hours spent foraging for its rapidly growing young.
Helmeted Hornbill (Rhinoplax Vigil)
The Helmeted Hornbill is one of the most magnificent and prehistoric hornbill species, celebrated for its imposing solid casque used in fierce head-to-head battles between territorial males. This striking bird is renowned for its hauntingly eerie call, which starts with singular ‘tooks’ that gradually increase in frequency. The call then erupts into what can only be described as maniacal laughter, a sound as dramatic as the bird itself.