The great hornbill

is found in forests in mainland Southeast Asia: Bhutan, Nepal, southwest China, southwest and Himalayan India, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand , Vietnam . Some populations still exist on the Malay Peninsula and the island of Sumatra.

Where do hornbills sleep?

The bird can be solitary but are also found in pairs or small groups. They are active during the day, but mostly at dawn and dusk. They roost high in trees during the night. Yellow-Billed Hornbills nest in holes in trees.

Are there hornbills in Australia?

It is found in Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia; additionally, it is vagrant in New Caledonia and New Zealand. The species is migratory over part of its range. There are three subspecies, one migratory, the other two resident. The species is listed as least concern by the IUCN.