Sumba Hornbill

The Sumba Hornbill is a medium-sized, approximately 70cm long, blackish hornbill. The male dark reddish-brown on crown and nape, and paler neck. The female has an entirely black plumage. Both sexes have a large dull yellowish bill with maroon patch at base, a serrated casque, and an inflatable blue throat.

The Sumba Hornbill is classified as Vulnerable (VU), considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Sumba Hornbill (Rhyticeros everetti) is a medium-sized, approximately 70cm long, blackish hornbill. The male dark reddish-brown on crown and nape, and paler neck. The female has an entirely black plumage. Both sexes have a large dull yellowish bill with maroon patch at base, a serrated casque, and an inflatable blue throat. An Indonesian endemic, the Sumba Hornbill is distributed to semi-evergreen forests of Sumba in the Lesser Sunda Islands. More

In Indonesia, the meat of the Sumba hornbill is roasted and eaten to relieve rheumatism and asthma. Because they are easily tamed, horn-bills are captured and traded for pets or exhibition. Unlike any other group of birds, however, hornbills play special roles in the folklore and ceremonies of the countries where they occur. Long, elegant tail feathers are the most sought-after hornbill part, but heads and casques are also coveted. More

with our views of the Elegant Pitta and Sumba Hornbill, both of which we were keen to see. Itinerary 27/8/04 Arrived Waingapu, Sumba from Denpasar, Bali at 11.30 am, arranged to go to Merlin Hotel, which has free pick-up. 88,000 Rp/night for room with fan, located on main road, so tends to be noisy, includes free breakfast. Went to mud flats, about 20 minute walk to north-east. Arranged car hire plus driver from hotel for the next four days RP 35,000/day including fuel. More

Sumba Hornbill, Lesser Sundas, Sumba June '09 © Mark Sutton This single island endemic is classified as vunerable Sumba Hornbill - Showing Records 1 through 2 of 2 Total Records More