Helmeted Hornbill Community project

What?

The Helmeted Hornbill(HH) is one of the 8 species of Hornbills in Borneo. It is a critically endangered bird, unfortunately killed in thousands for its casque.We are applying our 4Es on this project. We are doing a survey on the HH population. We are identifying the favorite food of this bird and then growing them as well as replanting them in the wildlife corridor

Where?

Tawau

Goals?

a) Grow successfully 10,000 HH favorite food and replant them

b) Educate local schools about this bird and invite them to plant a tree on the HH behalf

c) Locate HH nest and guard them.

d) Step up enforcement in HH hotspot

How can you help?

Buy a tree and name it after yourself
Volunteer!

Further reading Helmeted Hornbill Action Plan

Cooperation with The Sabah Parks & GAIA

In 2022 we conducted a Helmeted Hornbill and Hornbill nest survey in Tawau Hills with The Sabah Parks & GAIA led by Dr.Ravinder.We organised the Hornbill Run, Hornbill Photo exhibition and a carnival.

The community work and field work which we have done