Family: Bucerotidae (Hornbills)

Authority: (Temminck, 1823)

Red List Category

Criteria: A3cd+4cd

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Justification of Red List category
Rhyticeros cassidix is listed as Vulnerable as a deforestation models predict a 31% reduction in forest cover over the next three-generations. The species has specific nesting and feeding requirements, which make it particularly susceptible to habitat loss and degradation which is widespread across its range. Additionally, illegal hunting of the species and potential future fire impacts contribute additional threats which result in a suspected 40% reduction in the population over the next three-generations.

Population size: unknown

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 432,000 km²

Country endemic: yes

Attributes
Realm - Oceanian
IUCN System - Terrestrial