The tinggang bird is a rare animal that is widely found in the forests of Kalimantan #WORLD OF XPILAR

Tingang bird is a rare animal found in the jungles of Borneo. Recorded as a descendant of birds that lived thousands of years ago.

For a long time, the tingang bird has indeed become one of the "worshipped" birds in many ancient cultures, including the Dayak tribe in Kalimantan. The tingang bird in several ancient cultures became part of religious rituals that symbolized freedom, purity and mythology.

This bird, which is considered to have supernatural powers by the Dayak tribe, is now included in the list of protected animals because it is threatened with extinction. Therefore, animals that have beautiful beaks are included in protected animals in Indonesia. This Tingang bird has its own characteristics, including; large body size, approximately twice the size of a native chicken and has a very large beak resembling an ivory-yellow horn, from head to neck has feathers like human hair. The tail has a color that has its own meaning according to the Dayak people, namely; white, black and white.

From a distance, this bird can be recognized by its loud hoarse voice. Birds with a very large body size, with a loud voice and several species have striking body colors, are very rare birds.