Revealing the thriving presence of the White-crowned Hornbill A group of 7-8 birds, a protected and endangered species in Thailand, appeared at Sri Phang Nga National Park, perching on branches and calling out to park staff.
On 12 Dec 2025 GMT+7, reporters stated that Sri Phang Nga National Park in Kuraburi District, Phang Nga Province, released images of a flock of about 6–7 White-crowned Hornbills, also known as the Hunter Hornbill, flying in to rest and call near the ranger station. The sighting excited and impressed the staff because these birds are rare and ecologically important to the southern moist evergreen forests. They are one of seven hornbill species living in the park's forests, part of the richly diverse Khlong Saeng–Khao Sok forest complex, which provides abundant food plants, wild fruits, natural food chains, and large cavity trees suitable for nesting and hornbill dispersal.
The White-crowned Hornbill is a protected, endangered species in Thailand. It is distinguished by a fluffy white crest on its head and a black beak. The male has a white neck and chest, while the female is entirely black. This species is monogamous and closely bonded within families, often assisted by "helpers"—relatives in the flock who help parents feed their chicks.
The sighting of this White-crowned Hornbill family is a positive sign that the forest at Sri Phang Nga National Park remains healthy and provides a suitable habitat for rare wildlife. It reflects a successful effort in conserving natural resources in the area.
