Not globally threatened (Least Concern). The oriental pied hornbill's diet consists of wild fruits such as figs (Ficus spp. For complete access to all accounts, a subscription is required. [2] Oriental pied hornbills have shown to return to their previous nest for subsequent nesting seasons. Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 05 (Jan 2017) (v.1) Please bear with us while this update takes place. It is predominantly frugivorous, but is an opportunist and will prey on small mammals, reptiles and birds. Clements 6th edition (version 6.7 incl. Competition for nest-sites with other species such as squirrels, lizard and other cavity nesting birds can also have critical impacts on breeding success. [11] Cavities preferred by the oriental pied hornbill are elongate and may be located at a height between 1–18 m or more. 2008 revisions) (v.1) Its diet differs slightly between the breeding and non-breeding season. [13] A. albirostris are subject to some hunting pressure (casques are sold as souvenirs) and are popular as pets in some areas. In some areas such as Cambodia, artificial nests made from iron tanks are installed in nesting sites to provide alternative nesting sites for hornbills when natural nest-site availability is low and to aid reintroduction. The Malabar grey hornbill is a hornbill endemic to the Western Ghats and associated hills of southern India. Forages IOC World Bird Names, version 3.5 (v.1) Kept as pet or hunted for food in many areas, but still generally common. This organism will only start breeding and nesting when their is a large supply of fruits available, and in trees of larger size. [7], The main difference in the structural characteristics of nest cavities between hornbill species is cavity size, which is highly correlated with body size. [8] They also tend to feed in flocks during the non breeding season. Unlike any other hornbill, the casque is almost solid, and is used in head-to-head combat among males. [2] [9] This coincides with the onset of rain depending on geographic location, and peak abundance of fruit. 2005 revisions) (v.1) 2013 revisions) (v.1) It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo. IOC World Bird Names, version 3.3 (v.1) It is found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Tibet, and Vietnam. You must be logged in to view your sighting details. To register to myAvibase click here. IOC World Bird Names, version 8.1 (v.1) Male IOC World Bird Names, version 5.4 (v.1) Jiang, A., Zhou, F. and Liu, N (2014). [10], Hornbills are generally monogamous and breed between January and June; oriental pied hornbills typically commence breeding in February. smaller, casque without anterior projection, more black on smaller bill, eyes browner. In the non-breeding season fruits that are selected for are generally sugar rich, while lipid-rich fruits and invertebrates are highly selected for during the breeding season.