Sumba Hornbill
Rhyticeros everetti
ENEndangered Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Hornbills (Bucerotidae)
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
Overview
Sumba hornbill (Latin: Rhyticeros everetti), or known natively as Julang (in Sumba languages) is a large bird belonging to the family of Bucerotidae, endemic and native to the Indonesian island of Sumba. The scientific name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett.
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Range and habitat
Sumba (Lesser Sundas).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sumba hornbill
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
