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Bangladesh’s hornbills face hunting risk during breeding season

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Briefings

Mongabay reports that hornbills in Bangladesh face increased hunting risk during their breeding season, specifically May to August 2023-2026. Data from the Forest Department and Bangladesh Police indicates at least 26 birds were rescued, with 14 great hornbills and 12 oriental pied hornbills involved. Eight of these cases occurred in the southeastern region where hornbill habitats are concentrated. A 2018 WCS report also documented similar collection in Chattogram Hill Tracts. Researchers note that the female seals herself inside the nest, making it easier for hunters to locate and access both the female and chicks.

Key points

• At least 26 hornbill birds were rescued between May and August 2023-2026, including 14 great hornbills and 12 oriental pied hornbills.
• Eight of the 26 rescue cases occurred in the southeastern part of Bangladesh where hornbill habitats are concentrated.

Context

Hornbill breeding season in Bangladesh runs from March to mid-August. The female seals herself inside a tree cavity with mud or vegetation, while the male brings food inside the cavity, making the nest easier for hunters to trace and access both the female and chicks.

Limitations

Data collection was manual, so no links to the source reports are available. The 2021 Scientific Reports study is preprint status and may not be fully verified. Specific city locations like Chattogram Hill Tracts are mentioned but the broader geographic scope of the 2023-2026 data is limited to southeastern cases.

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