Showing posts with label Calao de Narcondam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Calao de Narcondam. Show all posts

Narcondam hornbill (Aceros narcondami)

, Photo by Niranjan Sant
Aceros narcondami is endemic to the tiny (6.82 km2) island of Narcondam, east of the Andaman Islands.The island, which has been a recognised wildlife sanctuary since 1977.The population is estimated to 50 to 249 mature individuals.The current status in IUCN red list is endangered