A Flock of Hornbills Show Up at Phumen Phnom Penh University

CEOCambodiaNews · Post by **CEOCambodiaNews** » Wed Dec 02, 2020 5:53 pm

Cambodia News (Phnom Penh): The Hornbill is a rare bird which is almost endangered in Cambodia. So it was an unusual and wonderful surprise when, on December 1, 2020, a flock of hornbills showed up at the campus of Phumen Phnom Penh university on the roof of the CJCC building.

hanno · Post by **hanno** » Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:02 pm

Two different species I think. Neither normally seen in urban areas. Some Okhna's flock has escaped.

SternAAlbifrons · Post by **SternAAlbifrons** » Wed Dec 02, 2020 9:57 pm

Yeah, they look totally bewildered.
not like a wild flock at all.

Anchor Moy · Post by **Anchor Moy** » Wed Dec 02, 2020 10:05 pm

Damn. Are you guys suggesting that this is not a wildlife miracle after all ?

John Bingham · Post by **John Bingham** » Wed Dec 02, 2020 10:31 pm

Wreathed Hornbilll:

Considered Vulnerable.

Great Hornbill:

Considered Vulnerable.

And the other suspects which I have ruled out now. Just look at the tails if you can't get into beaks etc.

Oriental Pied Hornbill:

Considered Least Concern.

And Tickell's Brown Hornbill :

Considered Near Threatened - Rarely occurs in Cambodia.

SternAAlbifrons · Post by **SternAAlbifrons** » Thu Dec 03, 2020 3:06 am

^^^ thanks JB
The rare Ticklells Brown Hornbill is closely related to the australian Laughing Kookaburra.

SternAAlbifrons · Post by **SternAAlbifrons** » Thu Dec 03, 2020 3:12 am

These guys didn't laugh either

Post by **Clutch Cargo** » Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:19 am

Better than a...

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:00 am

Yes I do like them, catchy tunes. Could do without the fruity hairdos though.

armchairlawyer · Post by **armchairlawyer** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:45 pm

hanno wrote: ↑Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:02 pm Two different species I think. Neither normally seen in urban areas. Some Okhna's flock has escaped.

Four of them just flew up Riverside. Amazing wingspan. Sorry, too quick for photos.

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