Rufous-necked hornbill  (Aceros nipalensis)

Description

Instantly recognisable as belonging to the hornbill family, the rufous-necked hornbill is very large with an impressive downwardly curved bill and block-like casque on top of the head and bill. Males have a rufous head and underparts with black back and wings, whereas females are dark brown to black all over. There is a ring of bare, blue skin around the red eyes and the bill is yellow with black and white barcode-like stripes. Both sexes call with a soft, barking kup (2) (4).

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