webfact Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiaHand Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I hope that some of the non caring Thais don't try to catch or kill it. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Cool bird. Good story. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfinityandBeyond Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Hopefully it doesn't end up on the menu to satisfy the tastes of hi-quality tourists from China. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiaHand Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I hope no one feeds it. With its many visits, I am starting to wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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