Rhabdotorrhinus exarhatus
The Sulawesi Hornbill, Rhabdotorrhinus exarhatus, is a captivating medium-sized hornbill endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and its satellite islands. Measuring approximately 45 cm (18 inches) in length, this species exhibits striking sexual dimorphism, a hallmark of many hornbills. Males boast a creamy-white head, neck, and underparts, contrasting sharply with black wings and a distinctive white-banded black tail. Their bare facial skin is yellowish, complementing a yellowish bill ...
This hornbill exclusively inhabits lowland and hill tropical rainforests, typically found at elevations ranging from sea level up to approximately 1,100 meters.
Primarily a frugivore, its diet consists mainly of figs and other fruits, supplemented by insects (e.g., crickets, beetles) and small vertebrates (e.g., lizards, frogs), typically gleaned from tree branches.
Sulawesi Hornbills are diurnal, spending their days foraging in the forest canopy and often roosting communally in large trees. They are primarily frugivorous but supplement their diet with insects and small vertebrates, gleaning food from branches and foliage. These birds are generally found in ...
The Sulawesi Hornbill is strictly endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and several smaller, adjacent islands, including Buton and Muna. Its distribution across Sulawesi is somewhat fragmented, with two recognized subspecies: Rhabdotorrhinus exarhatus exarhatus is found predominantly in th...
Vulnerable
- The Sulawesi Hornbill is one of only 10 species of hornbills found in Indonesia, and it is endemic to the island of Sulawesi and its immediate satellite islands, meaning it is found nowhere else on Earth. - It exhibits extreme sexual dimorphism: males have creamy-white heads and underparts with...