Hornbill drops in for Phuket waterfall diners

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Hornbill drops in for Phuket waterfall diners

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

A tourist says hello to the unfrightened hornbill. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Visitors to a small, unnamed restaurant near the Bang Pae Waterfall in Thalang have been privy to local wildlife treat lately with the regular visits of a large hornbill.

 

Restaurant owner Suchada Nooklap, 60, told The Phuket News on Saturday (May 5) that the hornbill, which her and her staff have yet to give a name, had been dropping by her restaurant for the past month,

 

“It’s not scared of people, and tourists cannot resist have their photo taken with it,” Ms Suchada said.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/hornbill-drops-in-for-phuket-waterfall-diners-67024.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2018-05-07

[AsiaHand]

I hope that some of the non caring Thais don't try to catch or kill it.

[Skeptic7]

Cool bird. Good story. 

[Old Croc]

According to Dave Williams, one of Phuket’s leading ornithologists with decades of experience of bird watching in Phuket and the surrounding area, there are 54 species of hornbill worldwide with 13 species native to Thailand, ranging from the very common Oriental Pied Hornbill to the very rarely sighted Wrinkled Hornbill.

 The wrinkled hornbill can be found around the Patong area.

[InfinityandBeyond]

Hopefully it doesn't end up on the menu to satisfy the tastes of hi-quality tourists from China. 

[AsiaHand]

3 hours ago, Old Croc said:

 

 The wrinkled hornbill can be found around the Patong area.

 

You mean the" Wrinkled old  Horney one with Dollar Bills " I believe.

[Somtamnication]

I hope no one feeds it. With its many visits, I am starting to wonder.