There are a total of ten (10) different types of hornbills found in Malaysia, of which all can be found in the Belum-Temengor Forest Reserve. Reputed to possess high levels of biodiversity, Belum-Temengor is one of the last remaining frontiers that support sizable populations of large birds such as hornbills.
The Hornbill survey was incepted in February 2004, made possible with the support from a number of grants and foundations, namely, Rufford Small Grant, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation, Asia Bird Fund, Leica-Forktail Award, British American Tobacco (Malaysia), Singapore Zoo and Sime Plantations Sdn Bhd. Although the hornbill survey focuses on the Plain-pouched Hornbill (Aceros subruficollis), other hornbill species are also noted of when observed during survey trips.
The Hornbill survey team which consists of Yeap Chin Aik, Lim Kim Chye, Ravinder Kaur and Lim Wee Siong periodically make trips into Belum-Temengor to look for the magnificient creatures, engaging the local indigenous community to be involved in the surveys.
Mass amounts of Plain-pouched Hornbills are usually noticed flying across the Belum-Temengor skyline between July and November every year. In fact, in August 2004, about 1,000 Plain-pouched Hornbills have been sighted on a single sighting.
It is hoped that the project will contribute towards understanding the ecology and biology of the globally threatened and near-threatened hornbills. Through this, it is hoped that the knowledge gained through the project will help to improve protection for the hornbills and its habitat.
The Hornbill survey was incepted in February 2004, made possible with the support from a number of grants and foundations, namely, Rufford Small Grant, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation, Asia Bird Fund, Leica-Forktail Award, British American Tobacco (Malaysia), Singapore Zoo and Sime Plantations Sdn Bhd. Although the hornbill survey focuses on the Plain-pouched Hornbill (Aceros subruficollis), other hornbill species are also noted of when observed during survey trips.
The Hornbill survey team which consists of Yeap Chin Aik, Lim Kim Chye, Ravinder Kaur and Lim Wee Siong periodically make trips into Belum-Temengor to look for the magnificient creatures, engaging the local indigenous community to be involved in the surveys.
Mass amounts of Plain-pouched Hornbills are usually noticed flying across the Belum-Temengor skyline between July and November every year. In fact, in August 2004, about 1,000 Plain-pouched Hornbills have been sighted on a single sighting.
It is hoped that the project will contribute towards understanding the ecology and biology of the globally threatened and near-threatened hornbills. Through this, it is hoped that the knowledge gained through the project will help to improve protection for the hornbills and its habitat.
MNS Hornbill Volunteer Programme 2012
MNS Hornbill Volunteer programme for 2012 is back and running for the 5th year!! MNS initiated the first Hornbill Volunteer Programme in 2008 to provide the public with an opportunity to support MNS’ conservation work in monitoring the Plain-pouched Hornbill (PPHB) movements.
Since its launch in 2008, a total of 191 volunteers have come forward to experience citizen science first hand. During the programme volunteers can help with conducting daily flight census and be part of the national conservation effort while aiding our staff and experienced members in collecting data.
Programme will begin on the 3rd of August 2012 and run till the 28th September 2012.
Haste no more! Join us in our effort to tell the world that the hornbills are prized assets for future generations. Slots are still available for you to fill up!! For further details on programme itinerary, costing and other related matters, click on the downloads below:
source: MNS
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