Rhyticeros undulatus
Wreathed Hornbill
BirdBest Season: Feb–Nov
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About this species
The Wreathed Hornbill is a large, imposing hornbill of lowland and foothill forests in Northeast India. Males have a striking yellow throat pouch with black markings and a wrinkled casque. Namdapha and Dibru-Saikhowa offer sightings of groups moving between fruiting trees, sometimes in flocks of 20 or more. Watch Wreathed Hornbills in Northeast India's rainforests. Large hornbill flocks — birding guide and Arunachal Pradesh wildlife tours.
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When and Where to Photograph Wreathed Hornbill
The Wreathed Hornbill is a large, imposing hornbill of lowland and foothill forests in Northeast India. Males have a striking yellow throat pouch with black markings and a wrinkled casque. Namdapha and Dibru-Saikhowa offer sightings of groups moving between fruiting trees, sometimes in flocks of 20 or more. Watch Wreathed Hornbills in Northeast India's rainforests. Large hornbill flocks — birding guide and Arunachal Pradesh wildlife tours.
Plan field days around Feb–Nov: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Namdapha National Park.