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https://flic.kr/p/cj2Guu | Enggang badak | Rhinoceros hornbill, Buceros rhinoceros, Enggang badak Aptly named for its upturned casque, this species is the most common of the larger hornbills. It frequents the canopy of tall trees. It moves around in pairs but small parties may form around fruiting fig trees. Fruit is its principle food item, but it will also take small vertebrates such as lizards and small birds. In flight its continuous noisy wingbeats is audible for a distance.

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One of the 8 species of hornbill found in Borneo and definetely one of the most magnificent. The outstretched wings of this hornbill can reach about 5 feet long and when flying overhead you can clearly hear its distinguish 'whooshing' wing beats. A sacred bird for the bornean natives.

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Buceros rhinoceros, Rhinoceros Hornbill. Majestic and stately inhabitant of mountain rain forests in southeast Asia. Enormous bill is bright orange with a prominent casque that is short and rectangular in females, long and upswept in males. Often seen in powerful flight in pairs or small groups. Diet is dominated by fruit, but it will take any insect, small reptile, rodent and smaller birds. Gives low, resonant calls, usually in series: either a single-syllabled “rohh” or a disyllabic…

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Description I've finally found a bit of time to get this painted! This is an assembled resin kit that's been primed and then painted with acrylics. Thanks for viewing and any comments/questions are welcome.

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The hornbills are a family of bird which can be found in tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia. Hornbills are distinctive from other birds’ species due to its massive ‘double-storey’ bill consisting of a long, deep beak with a projection known as a casque on top. The large bills are known to assist inRead More

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