About Hornbills
Importance
Hornbills, often called the “farmers of the forest,” are essential to the health of our woodlands. These migratory birds disperse seeds over vast areas, promoting plant regeneration and supporting rich biodiversity. With 10 of the 13 hornbill species in Thailand classified as vulnerable or endangered, the urgency for effective conservation measures has never been greater.
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Critically Endangered: Helmeted hornbill, Black hornbill, Wrinkled hornbill
Endangered: Rufous-necked hornbill, Plain-pouched hornbill, Rhinoceros hornbill, White-crowned hornbill
Vulnerable: Tickell’s brown hornbill, Austeb’s brown hornbill, Bushey-crested hornbill
Near threatened: Great hornbill, Wreathed hornbill, Oriental hornbill
Image of seeds dispersed by hornbills under their nest.
Image of plants under the hornbills' nest that grew from the seeds previous hornbills dispersed.
