Homes for Hornbills

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Our Impact

Nests Installed

50%

Occupancy Rate

Chicks Fledged

Our Mission

Homes for Hornbills aspires to protect, restore, and grow hornbill populations by constructing sustainable habitats through artificial nests. We promote forest biodiversity, raise awareness about hornbills' critical role in our ecosystems, and partner with local communities to preserve forests and secure a future for these endangered birds.

Our Innovation

Homes for Hornbills is an artificial nest designed to support hornbill conservation through material innovation and the principles of the circular economy.

Each nest upcycles 418 post-consumer PET plastic bottles, reinforced with natural hemp fiber, transforming plastic waste into durable, wildlife-safe nesting infrastructure that supports hornbill reproduction while reducing environmental pollution.

Hornbills are vital to forest ecosystems and are often called the “farmers of the forest.” As seed dispersers, they play a crucial role in regenerating forests and maintaining biodiversity. However, deforestation and the limitations of existing artificial nests have made safe nesting sites increasingly scarce, putting hornbill populations at risk.

What We Do

Creating Homes for Hornbills

With artificial nests, hornbills do not have to rely on scarce natural tree cavities to nest. As a result, hornbill populations can increase using safe, durable, and long-lasting artificial nests.

Raising Awareness

Homes for Hornbills educate students and communities about the importance of hornbills in maintaining the health of Thailand’s forests. Through presentations and hands-on activities, we inspire people to take action on saving hornbills.

Building A Community

Homes for Hornbills have successfully installed artificial nests throughout Yao Noi Island by working closely with local students and communities. With the community's help, we monitor hornbills and continue to develop artificial bird nests.

We create homes for hornbills and work with the local community at Yao Noi Island, Phang Nga province, Thailand

Founder's Story

"I learned that providing artificial nests is a solution to support their survival. This experience inspired me to establish Homes for Hornbills, dedicated to conserving these endangered birds and protecting the ecosystems they sustain."

Yanin (Proud) Tangkaravakoon

Founder of Homes for Hornbills