The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Malabar pied hornbills sighted in Kannur
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The Hindu Bureau
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Four rare Malabar pied hornbills were sighted along the Muyyam River in Kannur, marking a significant record for local bird diversity. The sighting highlights the importance of riverine vegetation in supporting rare species.
Four Malabar pied hornbills (Anthracoceros coronatus), a rare species usually found in forested habitats, were sighted along the Muyyam River near Taliparamba on July 15, 2026, marking what is believed to be the first documented record of the birds in the area.
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