A Study on Hornbills in the Central Western Ghats

Author(s)	Mr. Gowtham M S
Country	India
Abstract	Hornbills, often referred to as the “formers of the forest,” are important ecological indicators and seed dispersers in the Western Ghats of India. This study documents the occurrence, nesting behaviour, ecological significance, and population status of hornbills in the Iruvakki region of Shivamogga, Karnataka. Emphasis is placed on their unique biological traits, nesting habits, and their role as bioindicators. In field surveys we found that Malabar Grey Hornbill being the most commonly observed. Results highlight the urgent need for localised conservation efforts, especially in community forest zones.
Keywords	All four species of hornbill, Materials and methods, Methodology, observed hornbill species, feeding Behaviour, Ecological role, Diet and Frugivore, Fragmentation and Human tolerance, Habitat loss.
Field	Biology > Zoology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-14
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63482

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