Hornbills in India
Published: Sep 30, 2017
Photo: Rohit Naniwadekar
Hornbills, such as the Brown Hornbill, face different threats across the country depending upon the culture, governance and densities of human population.
Abstract: Hornbills play a significant role in the regeneration of forests. Yet, logging and hunting in north-east India is leading to a huge decline in their population. Community involvement in the conservation process thus needs to be stressed.
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