The great hornbill is a large bird; 95-130 cm (37-51 in) long; with a 152 cm (60 in) wingspan and a weight of 2.15-4 kg (4.7-8.8 lb). It is the heaviest; but not the longest; Asian hornbill. Females are smaller than males and have bluish-white instead of red eyes; although the orbital skin is pinkish. Like other hornbills; they have prominent 'eyelashes'.

The great hornbill is long-lived; living for nearly 50 years in captivity. Its impressive size and colour have made it important in many tribal cultures and rituals. Pictures From Asia David Henley