The Decline of the Sulawesi Tarictic Hornbill

The Sulawesi Tariktik Hornbill, native to Sulawesi, Indonesia, is experiencing a rapid population decline due to habitat destruction and hunting. Sylvester, a smaller hornbill, exemplifies the species' characteristic long, curved bills. These birds inhabit tropical lowlands, swamps, and forests, primarily consuming fruit and occasionally small animals. The destruction of their habitat, along with hunting for food and the pet trade, has made them increasingly rare.

What is happening to the population of the Sulawesi Tariktik Hornbill?

• It is increasing rapidly.

• It is stable.

• It is declining rapidly.

• It is extinct.

What is the approximate size of the Sulawesi Tariktik Hornbill?

• About two feet

• About one foot

• About a foot and a half

• About three feet

Where does the Sulawesi Tariktik Hornbill primarily live?

• Urban areas

• Tropical lowlands, swamps, and forests

• Mountains

• Deserts

What is the main diet of the Sulawesi Tariktik Hornbill?

• Fish

• Insects

• Leaves

• Fruit with occasional small animals

What are the main threats to the Sulawesi Tariktik Hornbill?

• Climate change

• Predation by larger birds

• Habitat destruction and hunting

• Competition for food