Introduction Most Asian hornbills were once thought to be exclusively frugivorous. However, recent observations at nesting sites of certain species have revealed that they take a wide range of foods […]
![OPH-oil palm fr [KwongWaiChong] - 2](https://besgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/OPH-oil-palm-fr-KwongWaiChong-2-q8dffr89on9ecf8gk3icnudt8hxa1xg88akjnvkzu8.jpg "OPH-oil palm fr [KwongWaiChong] – 2")
“The oil palm (Elaeia guineensis) fruit is a well-known food for parakeets LINK. Unknown to many, it is also food for the Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) (above). “Early one […]
The Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) is an iconic bird in urban Singapore (below). Large and looking spectacular with its huge bill topped with a prominent casque, it excites urbanites […]
![OPH fledging [JWee] - 1](https://besgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/OPH-fledging-JWee-1-q8dfyx5t11hv27eandqii0a59bgozrj7j5exwz60z4.jpg "OPH fledging [JWee] – 1")
Singaporeans were treated to a rare occasion yesterday morning at Changi Village when they witnessed the maiden flight of an Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) chick. The head of the […]
Lena Chow‘s video clip of the calls of two Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris), “(both not in video) calling to each other, while a female watches them open-mouthed…” according to […]
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