Helmeted HornbillDutch: HelmneushoornvogelGerman: Spanish: French: |
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| Order: | Coraciiformes |
| Family: | Bucerotidae |
| Genus: | Rhinoplax |
| Species: | Rhinoplax vigil |
| Images Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge) |
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Information: This is the only hornbill species with a solid cast, known as "hornbill ivory" It can be carved as native craftwork, like the specimen of the extra photograph. The hornbill ivory trade is prohibited by Cites. |
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| Length: | 200 mm |
| Length cranium: | 55 mm |
| Width (cranium): | 57 mm |
| Height (cranium): | 54 mm |
| Length bill: | 145 mm |
| Skull ratio: (Length / Length bill) | 1.38 |
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Extra image: |
Top: Skull without bill sheet Bottom: Carved skull, native craftwork |
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