A male Rhinoceros hornbill returns to an artificial nest to regurgitate fruits and feed his female and chick. This pair represents the world’s first successful breeding of Rhinoceros hornbills in an artificial structure, a pioneering achievement by HUTAN-KOCP in 2013.
Malaysian Hornbill Conservation
Gaia, in collaboration with HUTAN-KOCP, Sabah Wildlife Department, Sabah Forestry Department, Sabah Biodiversity Centre (SaBC), together with various international partners, has been at the forefront of hornbill conservation in Borneo for nearly a decade.
Their activities include natural nest restoration, nest box installations, hornbill monitoring, tree planting and awareness programmes, all while partnering with local governments and communities. To learn more and discover how you can support our national icon, visit xploregaia.com and malaysiahornbill.com.