About Malabar Pied Hornbill:
- The Malabar pied hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus ), also known as lesser pied hornbill, is a bird in the hornbill family.
- Appearance: It is a medium-sized forest hornbill with striking black and white plumage and a prominent casque.
- Habitat: Its habitat is evergreen and moist deciduous forests, often near human settlements.
- Distribution: It is found in the Western Ghats and north-eastern Himalayan foothill regions of India and Nepal, the Satpuda Hills, as well as in Sri Lanka.
- Diet: It is Frugivorous but can adapt to an omnivorous diet in the breeding season.
- Ecological Role: It is a vital indicator of the forest ecosystem’s health and stability.
- Conservation Status:
- Threats: The primary threats to this species are habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation.
Key Facts about Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
- Location: It is located in the state of
- It was established by joining the regions represented by Sitanadi and Udanti wildlife sanctuaries.
- The drainage system of the reserve consists of the Mahanadi as the main river, along with the Udanti, Sitanadi, Indravan, and Pairi Rivers as tributaries.
- Vegetation: The forest type here is predominantly tropical dry and moist deciduous.
