This document summarizes a research paper that explores the distribution, status, and threats to the Great Hornbill species in Nepal. Some key points:
- Great Hornbill is listed as endangered in Nepal and vulnerable globally. It requires large forest areas for feeding, nesting, and roosting.
- In Nepal, it is distributed patchily in the lowland Terai region, primarily in Chitwan, Bardia, and Parsa National Parks. The population is estimated at 80-150 individuals.
- Major threats include habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, as well as human disturbances like hunting. Conservation efforts are needed to better understand the species and mitigate threats to maintain viable
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How to cite this article Dhami B, Sadadev BM, Thapa N, Bista S, Rawat YB, Neupane B and Gautam D*. Exploring Distributional Evidences and Threats to
Initiate Conservation of Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) In Nepal. Arch Agri Res Technol. 2020; 1(3): 1011.
Introduction
Avifaunal diversity of Nepal is the reflection of country’s unique geographical position, altitudinal variation and climatic
differences [1]. Till date, 887 species of birds have been recorded for Nepal [2], of which southern lowland of the country embodies
the highest avian diversity. So far 54 species of hornbills have been distinguished within order Bucerotiformes and among them
32 are Asian hornbills [3,4]. Great hornbill (Buceros bicornis), Indian Gray hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) and Oriental Pied hornbill
(Anthracoceros albirostris) are the 3 species of Asian hornbills found in Nepal [5]. Great hornbill (Buceros bicornis) is listed as
Vulnerable globally by IUCN (BirdLife International 2018), Endangered nationally [1] and listed in Appendix I by Convention
on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITIES). Similarly, National Parks and Wildlife
Conservation (NPWC) Act, 1973 kept them under Schedule-I (protected) species (NPWC 1973). It is the largest avian frugivores
found in the tropical woods of South and South-east Asia [6]. The species is recorded in several countries including Nepal, India,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Laos, Sri-lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam (Birdlife International 2018).
It is commonly known as Raj Dhanesh in Nepali, which is a rare and local resident species unevenly distributed in dense forests
of lowland Terai region and duns at an elevation below 250 m [1]. It exhibits seasonal movements [7].
Figs are the major component of their diet [8,9] however, the species feed eggs, reptiles, insects, amphibians, mammals and
small birds [10]. Breeding season begins in between December and January and last about 4 months [3]. They are recognized
to range over large space [11,12]. It voyages in excess of 10 km between feeding locus and perches outside the mating season
(Leighton, 1986). They have been symbolized to as the ‘farmers of the forest’ as they play a significant role in seed dispersal in
tropical woods [13]. Despite having significant role in the ecosystem, this species is threatened by hunting for their trophies, meat
and body fat, which is believed to have medicinal properties [14]. Furthermore, they face noteworthy dangers from logging [15]
and habitat fragmentation [16]. Today, just 33% of their regular environment remains, an enormous extent of it in a fragmented
state and with remarkably significant levels of threats to their persistence [13] (Figure1).
In the context of declining population throughout their range, it is essential to have information on the abundance,
population density and threats from the sites that are most likely to harbor hornbill population for the long-term persistence [9].
Thus this paper aimed to explore the conservation evidences of Great hornbill in Nepal. Additionally, we provided comprehensive
and up to date accounts of Great hornbill in Nepal by assessing its status, distribution and existing threats. Based on the findings,
we recommended some suitable measures for its conservation.
Methods and Materials
This paper was set up by checking and minding on the relevant published scholarly works globally and nationally on Great
hornbill from 1833 till 2020. Most of the literatures were focus on status, ecology and threats of Great hornbill. We found more
studies conducted from 2003 on this species. We found only few papers with population density estimates and with threat
assessment. Thus, numbers of papers on different thematic areas of hornbill were utilized to filter the outcomes and deliver
appropriate assets to delineate crucial and explicit issues on this species. Gathered information were subjectively dissected and
interpreted well.
Results and Discussions
Status and Distribution
In Nepal, Great hornbill is patchily distributed in the lower land of Terai region beneath 250 m [1]. Within the lowland
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Received date: May 28, 2020
Published date: June 22, 2020
*Corresponding author
Deepak Gautam, Institute of Forestry,
Tribhuvan University, Nepal
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Keywords Bucerotidae; Decline;
Frugivorous; Threatened; Habitat loss
Review Article
Exploring Distributional Evidences and
Threats to Initiate Conservation of Great
Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) In Nepal
Bijaya Dhami1
, Bipana Maiya Sadadev1
, Nabaraj Thapa2
, Shreyashi Bista1
, Yam
Bahadur Rawat3
, Bijaya Neupane1
and Deepak Gautam1,4
*
1
Institute of Forestry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
2
Schools of Forestry and Natural Resource Management, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
3
Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Shuklaphanta National Park, Nepal
4
School of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
Abstract
Great hornbill (Buceros bicornis) which belongs to Bucerotidae family is a big bird found in the Indian subcontinent
and Southeast Asia. It is recorded as Endangered in Red data book of Nepal, Vulnerable in IUCN Red list, Appendix I
of CITIES and protected species in NPWC Act 1973. It requires large and dense forest for feeding, roosting and nesting.
Principally, the species is frugivorous, often an opportunist and prey on reptiles, small mammalian and avian species. In
Nepal, it is distributed in the pocket areas of Chitwan, Bardia, Parsa districts and occasionally in Shuklaphanta National Park
and patchily distributed outside protected areas. Despite being ecologically important species and severely threatened, the
species is poorly studied and documented in Nepal. Thus, this paper aimed to review different published secondary sources
to explore the conservation evidences of Great hornbill in Nepal. Numbers of papers are utilized to filter the results and
interpret the information regarding its status, distribution and threats. We found that the population status of Great hornbill
is in declining trend and the present population is expected to be on the range of 80-150 in Nepal. Habitats are threatened
and endangered due to conventional hunting, deforestation, habitat loss and forest modifications at alarming rate. This study
has suggested some action with ground level evidence in favor of Giant Hornbill to conserve this beautiful creature in wild.
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Conservation of Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) In Nepal. Arch Agri Res Technol. 2020; 1(3): 1011.
region, this species is mostly sited in Chitwan, Bardia and Parsa National Parks [1]
and occasionally reported from Shuklaphanta National Park [17] as shown in Figure 2.
This species is likewise documented from non-protected areas of Nepal i.e. Jhapa, Ilam,
Sunsari, Sarlahi, Makawanpur, Morang, Parsa, Chitwan, Nawalparasi, Kapilvastu, Bardia,
Kanchanpur and Kailali districts [1,17] (DNPWC 2020) as shown in Figure 3.
Great hornbill was first recorded in 19th
century at Hetauda in Makwanpur district
[18]. In May 1947, the species was next recorded when the specimen of the species was
collected from Hetauda [19] and was then marked as rare in the central dun. It was
recorded 19 times from 5 different localities of Sunischare, Jhapa district in 1964 & 1965
[20]. A study of [7] revealed a declining trend of the species on its major ranges within
Nepal with an estimate of less than 500 individuals. A total of 53 hornbills flying for
roosting were recorded in western part of Chitwan National Park on March 2009 [1].
Similarly, a study accomplished in the Chitwan National Park in 2010 documented 25
individuals [21]. In December 2010, 62 Great hornbills were observed at Devi Tal of
Chitwan National Park, which is the most extreme known record in Nepal [1]. Pair of
hornbills flying over the Chure at an elevation of 986m were recorded in 23 July 2019,
which is probably the highest elevation record in the country [17]. A pair of the species
was photo captured on 4th
June 2019 by the wildlife photographer Vikram Tiwari in the
Shuklaphanta National Park [17]. Thus, from the several studies, the population of the
Great hornbill was evaluated to be on the range of 80 to 150 in Nepal [1].
Major Threats
Despite being charismatic and world’s most distinct bird species, its habitat quality
is threatened and vulnerable due to anthropogenic activities. The Great hornbill is mainly
threatened by habitat fragmentation, deforestation and human disturbances [1,22].
Habitat Fragmentation
Great hornbills are the sensitive markers of woodland conditions and human
interference since they need huge tracts of large woodland with enormous fruiting
stands for nourishing, roosting and nesting (Gale [23]. Being second-hand cavity nesters,
hornbills rely on cavities framed in large stands for nesting [24] the decreased accessibility
of reasonable nest stands due to habitat fragmentation and modification may impact the
population dynamics of the species [25].
Deforestation
Hornbills are severely affected when the assorted variety and plenitude of fruiting
stands and natural food sources accessibility decreases in upset living spaces [26]. A
survey of deforestation carried out in between 2000 and 2012 within the species ranges
assessed the forest loss at 26.1% over three age lengths i.e. 55.2 years [27]. Accepting the
ongoing pace of decrease stays steady, the species is anticipated to decline by 30-49%
throughout the following three generations. Subsequently, it has been proposed that the
central driver of decrease in this species is living space misfortune [27].
Human Disturbance
Similarly, human disturbance is one of the major drivers of hornbill threats that
includes hunting by tribe peoples for their conventional ceremonies and headgear [15].
Being devoured as food and customary medication, its casqued and feathers are utilized
as decorative stuffs in nearby networks, and thus might be affected by the pet trade Eames
[28,29].
Conservation Measures
In 1971, Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation (MoFSC) initiated a national
conservation program in Nepal. This gave a lawful premise by passing the National Parks
and Wildlife Conservation (NPWC) Act 2029 in March 1973. This act gave a provision of
establishing protected areas in Nepal. This Act guide the policy and actions of Department
of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC). Under this Act 9 species of birds
that are found in Nepal are protected by law [22]. One of them is Great hornbill, however
no safeguarding measures have been passed on expressly for Great Hornbill [1].
Conclusion
After collecting and reviewing the scholarly works on Great hornbill thoroughly, we
concluded that although this species is categorized as “Vulnerable” by IUCN and sensitive
by CITIES, it is getting less attention from conservation stakes in the context of Nepal.
Anthropogenic interventions such as deforestation, illegal hunting, habitat loss and
fragmentation are impending the population growth of Great hornbill. Similarly, National
Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) Act, 1973 kept them under Schedule-I
(protected) species, but detailed documentation on its status, distribution, threats
and behavioral ecology of this species is lacking. Insufficient data is a major barricade
for conservation and management efforts. Hence, ground level collective evidences
on population density, distribution, threats, breeding biology, diet composition and
behavioral ecology should be explored to conserve and maintain viable population of this
ecologically important species in wild.
Ways forward
Hornbill Conservation Action Plan must be prepared for implementing specific
Figure 1: A Pair of Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) at Chitwan National
Park @ Chungba Sherpa.
Figure 2: Distribution of Great hornbill in Protected Areas of Nepal.
Figure 3: Distribution of Great hornbill outside Protected Areas of Nepal.
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Conservation of Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) In Nepal. Arch Agri Res Technol. 2020; 1(3): 1011.
action to maintain viable population in wild. Detailed research activities should be
conducted focusing on the status, distribution, threats, breeding biology, diet composition
and behavioral ecology throughout the range of Great Hornbill to sustain its population
and to tackle out urgent conservation needs of the species. Conservation awareness
programs among the local people and park staffs are of vital importance so as to make
people aware how this species is important and yet in the verge of extinction. People
should be made aware about the prevalent laws and regulations that could be exercised
if the species is harmed. Impact of climate change on its behavioral ecology need to be
documented as it can explain about species habitat condition, food habits in the face of
impacts of climate change.
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