Original sculpture:『The Beauty of Nature in Malaysia 』
Rhinoceros Hornbill 『Malaysia’s National Bird』
马来犀鸟
Rhinoceros Hornbill I | 20cm x 20cm x 5 cm | 2023 |Jann Paperland
The Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros), known as “Burung Kenyalang” in Malay, is Malaysia’s national bird and the state bird of Sarawak. Sarawak, dubbed the “Land of the Hornbills,” hosts 8 of the world’s 54 hornbill species. The Dayak people revere the hornbill signifying the spirit of God and they must be treated with respect. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List classifies the Rhinoceros Hornbill as “Vulnerable.