Narcondam Hornbill
Rhyticeros narcondami
VUVulnerable Endemic to India
- Family
- Hornbills (Bucerotidae)
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
Overview
The Narcondam hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is endemic to the Indian island of Narcondam in the Andaman Islands. Males and females have a distinct plumage. The Narcondam hornbill has the smallest global range of any Asian hornbill species, the entire population being confined to about 7 km² of forest on a single island.
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Range and habitat
Lowland forest of Narcondam (northern Andaman Islands).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Narcondam 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.
