The brown, red and yellow-feathered bird has unique features: a bare, bright blue head and a curly tail. Sebastian (left) enjoys sharing his knowledge of birds with his clients. Open Modal ...

Experts Look for Way to Save Hornbill Bird in Malaysia. By . Jason Ng. Share. Resize. ... long curved beak and a distinctive yellow pouch similar to the throat sac found on pelicans.

Poachers have increasingly used these tactics to find certain bird species in Malaysia as demand soars, with prices ranging from RM500 (S$140) to RM200,000 per bird.