Wreathed Hornbill | 台北市立動物園資訊網

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They are found in the forested hills of north-eastern India and also in other countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, peninsular Malaysia, Indonesia on Sumatra and some islands in south-east Asia. The species mainly inhabits lowland foothill semi-evergreen and evergreen forest, but seasonally migrates up to 2,560 meters (~ 8,400 feet). It can occur in logged forests and plantations near larger intact forests, provided it is not heavily hunted and if the habitat is not subjected to further degradation.

In north-east India, it is commonly seen in Manas, Nameri, Pakke and Namdapha Tiger Reserves.

The species is highly frugivorous, mainly feeding on berries, drupes, capsular fruits of primary forest species belonging to Lauraceae, Meliaceae, Annonaceae and figs (Moraceae). In the breeding season, it also has been known to consume beetles and crabs. In Pakke, it is known to...