Malabar pied hornbills sighted in Kannur
Four rare Malabar pied hornbills were sighted along the Muyyam River in Kannur, marking a significant record for local bird diversity. The sighting highlights the importance of riverine vegetation in supporting rare species.
Why it matters
This documentation contributes to regional biodiversity studies and emphasizes the ecological value of local habitats.
Four Malabar pied hornbills (Anthracoceros coronatus), a rare species usually found in forested habitats, were sighted along the Muyyam River near Taliparamba on July 15, 2026, marking what is believed to be the first documented record of the birds in the area.
The birds were spotted by Ranjith I.P., a resident, who photographed them on his mobile phone out of curiosity. Sneha C., Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry at Sir Syed College and a birdwatcher, later identified the birds as Malabar pied hornbills.
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