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Friday, December 31, 2010

Bird of Day 59: Tickell's Brown Hornbill

Anorrhinus tickelli (formerly Ptilolaemus tickelli)

Also known as the Rusty-cheeked Hornbill.

This bird is found in forests in southern Burma and adjacent western Thailand. It inhabits the evergreen and deciduous hill forest from foothills to 1500m.

An adult Anorrhinus tickelli is 60-65cm in length. These birds breed co-operatively, in groups.

Tickell's Brown Hornbill conservation status is listed as Near Threatened, due to habitat loss from logging and agriculture.

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