Writhed Hornbill Aceros leucocephalus

Writhed Hornbill
Writhed Hornbill face
The Writhed Hornbill, also called the Mindanao Wrinkled Hornbill, comes from the Philippine islands of Mindanao and neighbouring islands.
Writhed Hornbill male
Writhed Hornbill male
Writhed Hornbill male
The male (above) has a large red bill and casque, red facial skin and a blond head and beard looking more like fur than feathers. Although, in common with many hornbills, the casque of both looks broken at the top, it is not broken -- its just how it grows.
Writhed Hornbill female
Writhed Hornbill female
Writhed Hornbill female
The female (centre) is black like many female hornbills, with yellow/orange facial skin and red bill/casque.
Writhed Hornbill female at nest hole
Writhed Hornbill female
Writhed Hornbill pair
They have long white tails.