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The rate of decline is therefore placed in the band 35-40% over three generations. Thus, its actual rate of population decline is likely greater than the estimate decline based on forest loss alone, possibly exceeding 35% over three generations. Being largely restricted to primary forests and intolerant of habitat conversion, the species is additionally threatened by hunting. Trend justification An analysis of deforestation between 20 estimated forest loss within the species's range at a rate equivalent to 35% over three generation lengths (42 years) (Tracewski et al. In Sabah, Crocker Range Park and Tawau Hills Park had population densities of 0.94 individuals/km 2 and 5.67 individuals/km 2 respectively (Lakim & Biun 2005). In Sarawak, Upper Baram and Batang Ai National Park had population densities of 0.27 individuals/km 2 (Chin & Jantan 2001) and 0.96 individuals/km 2 (Meredith 1995) respectively. In Kuala Lompat (Krau Wildlife Reserve) the population density was 2 individuals/km 2 (Medway & Wells 1971). In Peninsular Malaysia, Sungai Tekam Forestry Concession (Pahang State) population density was found to be 1.6 groups/km 2 in primary forest and 2.3, 1.8, 1.2, 0.4 groups/km 2 in 0-6 month, 1-2 year, 3-4, 5-6-year-old logged forest respectively (Johns 1987). The species is widespread throughout its range, but occurs at low densities, even in suitable habitat (Poonswad et al. Population justification The population size of this species has not been quantified. The species is thus suspected to undergo a large population reduction over the next three generations. Even though the species is widespread within its range, high hunting pressure is exacerbating the population decline caused by habitat loss. ISBN 978-1-55297-777-4.Justification of Red List Category This species is largely restricted to extensive tracts of primary evergreen forest within a region experiencing high rates of deforestation. "Red List: Northern Bald Ibis, Pink Pigeon making a comeback". In Josep, del Hoyo Andrew, Elliott Sargatal, Jordi (eds.). GAWAI BURONG the chants and celebrations of the Iban Bird Festival. With a rejoinder by Peter Metcalf In: Bijdragen tot de Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde 133 (1977), no: 1, Leiden, 63-89. King Unity, formalism and structure: Comments on Iban augury and related problems. According to them it does not represent Lang, but quite simply represents a Hornbill, 'the Supreme Worldly Bird, who welcomes the invisible overhead approach of the God of Birds, Sengalang Burong' (1966: 124)." See p80 V.

They state that the Hornbill image is used to show it, in an independent sense, as 'Chief of the Birds'.

^ "Harrisson and Sandin give a slightly different interpretation.

^ Kenyalang - State Bird of Sarawak (Archive, December 2005).

^ a b c BirdLife International (2020).

Due to this, the species was uplisted to vulnerable from near threatened on the IUCN Red List in 2018. It is frequently shot at by poachers due to confusion with the highly sought-after helmeted hornbill. Habitat destruction has led to the loss of the large trees the species requires for breeding, which in turn makes it easier for poachers to find the rhinoceros hornbill. The rhinoceros hornbill faces a number of threats, including loss of its rainforest habitat, as well as hunting for its meat, and its skull and feathers. Once the chicks are fully feathered and old enough to leave the nest, the parents chip away the dry mud to let the chicks out. They leave a very small hole, just large enough for the male to feed the female, and later the chicks, and for the female to defecate through the hole. After the eggs are laid, the male collects mud, and the pair pack that mud, along with food and feces, to wall up the entrance to the tree cavity. These hornbills make their nests inside tree trunks, and the female stays inside with the eggs and then with the chicks, while the male brings them food.

The courtship and bonding of these birds are critical, as the female must trust the male to provide her with everything when she is incubating and raising chicks. The diet of the rhinoceros hornbill is dominated by fruit, but it will take any insect, small reptile, rodent, and smaller birds that it can catch.