About the Knobbed Hornbill
The knobbed hornbill, also known as Sulawesi wrinkled hornbill, is a colourful hornbill native to Indonesia. The species is sometimes placed in the genus Aceros. The knobbed hornbill is the faunal symbol of South Sulawesi province.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Rhyticeros cassidix |
| Species Codes | knohor1, KNHO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Knobbed Hornbill belong to?
The Knobbed Hornbill (Rhyticeros cassidix) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Knobbed Hornbill?
The Knobbed Hornbill is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Knobbed Hornbill?
The knobbed hornbill, also known as Sulawesi wrinkled hornbill, is a colourful hornbill native to Indonesia. The species is sometimes placed in the genus Aceros. The knobbed hornbill is the faunal symbol of South Sulawesi province....
Where can I report a Knobbed Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Knobbed Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code knohor1, or on iNaturalist.
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