March 2009-Also known as Sulawesi Wrinkled Hornbill (Aceros cassidix).
The zoo finally trimmed the inside of their aviary which made it possible to take photos of the hornbills, but the male was still hiding in the remaining trees.
March 2009-Also known as Sulawesi Wrinkled Hornbill (Aceros cassidix).
The zoo finally trimmed the inside of their aviary which made it possible to take photos of the hornbills, but the male was still hiding in the remaining trees.
March 2009-Also known as Sulawesi Wrinkled Hornbill (Aceros cassidix).
The zoo finally trimmed the inside of their aviary which made it possible to take photos of the hornbills, but the male was still hiding in the remaining trees.
Hey mstickmanp, do you know the latest status on this pair's breeding lately? Several years ago it seemed they were hatching chicks on an annual basis, but I haven't noticed any nesting activity for some time now. It use to be a common sight to see the male, feeding the female through the small opening of the sealed nesting box.
Hey mstickmanp, do you know the latest status on this pair's breeding lately? Several years ago it seemed they were hatching chicks on an annual basis, but I haven't noticed any nesting activity for some time now. It use to be a common sight to see the male, feeding the female through the small opening of the sealed nesting box.
No, I haven't heard anything about their breeding. How long ago was the last time you saw them nesting, because I've been going to the zoo for the last 4-5 years and I've never seen them nesting?
It's probably been at least 4 or 5 years. I'll check some of the Zooscapes going back about the last 10-12 years. They were once quite prolific. It was an event to see their offspring in the exhibit with them once they left the nesting box.
It's probably been at least 4 or 5 years. I'll check some of the Zooscapes going back about the last 10-12 years. They were once quite prolific. It was an event to see their offspring in the exhibit with them once they left the nesting box.
UPDATE! It appears the Red-Knobbed Hornbills are nesting again Mario. On my visit today, the male was apparently sealing the female inside the nestbox, common behavior for hornbills while nesting. Only the female's beak was visible as they both appeared to be sealing the entrance. She then becomes totally dependant upon the male for feedings during this time. Let's hope for the best!!!
UPDATE! It appears the Red-Knobbed Hornbills are nesting again Mario. On my visit today, the male was apparently sealing the female inside the nestbox, common behavior for hornbills while nesting. Only the female's beak was visible as they both appeared to be sealing the entrance. She then becomes totally dependant upon the male for feedings during this time. Let's hope for the best!!!
Cool! hopefully they lay fertile eggs. On my last visit, I only saw the male flying around the exhibit, maybe the female was inside the nest box getting ready to be sealed.
