Malamuzhakki’s dehamed (Great Hornbill), which was recently seen near Ezhimaly in Kannura. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
In a rare and remarkable observation, Malamuzhakki was the dehamed (Great Hornbill), Kerala’s State Bird, saw in the coastal belt of the cocoque near Ezhimala in Kannura, an area far from the usual wooded habitats.
The bird was first observed on Fíkov-Raden Ficus exasperata tree 24. May and later flew towards the forecast campus of the Ezhimala naval Academy.
Birdwatchers Manoj Karingamat, P. Jameel and Abhinav Jeevan, a student of the Forestry Department at Sir Syed College, Taliparamb, confirmed observation and said the bird was seen by a man. Hornbill stayed in the area for about two weeks, looking for fruit trees and occasionally flying to neighboring regions, said Mr. Manoj.
He said that the bird first noticed Abhinav’s relatives who used their photographs as the state of WhatsApp without knowing the bird. When the photographs came to note Abhinava, he immediately informed us, said Mr. Manoj.
Habitat
It is usually located in keral evergreen and damp deciduous forests such as Silent Valley, Nelliampathy, Athirapily, Aralam and Paambikalam, in coastal areas rarely visible in coastal areas.
There were very few news that the birds were seen near the forest areas of Aralam and Karimbam Farms. However, he claimed that there was no public documentation.
Ramanthali Gram Panchayat President V. Shyma said that observation is a significant proof that the region remains a biodiversity of biodiversity despite human housing. “This reflects the ecological wealth of the area,” she said.
Call other studies
Sneha Subhash, Head of the Forestry Department, Sir Syed College, emphasized the need for another study of the Great Hornbil movement to coastal hills. “Such events near the sea are unusual and point to the wider ecological value of the region,” she said.
The performance of the Great Hornbilla, which was mentioned as endangered IUCN and protected under Annex 1 of the Indian Wilderness Act (protection), has caused both the excitement and the renewed calls for efforts to protect in this area.
Published – 8 July 2025 14:57
