The Great Indian Hornbill is predominantly found in the dense tropical and subtropical forests of the Western Ghats, which provide the essential habitat conditions for its survival, including abundant fruiting trees and nesting sites. This region is recognized as a biodiversity hotspot, supporting a rich variety of flora and fauna, and is critical for the conservation of many species, including the hornbill. Understanding the ecology and distribution of such keystone species is vital in the context of environmental conservation, which is frequently highlighted in UPSC syllabus material related to ecology and biodiversity.