Austen's Brown Hornbill
Anorrhinus austeni
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Austen's Brown Hornbill is a Near Threatened hornbill found in dense primary forest in northeastern India, Myanmar, and adjacent China. Weighing about 933g with a wingspan of 65.4cm, it is a medium-sized hornbill with brown plumage and a pale bill lacking a large casque. It feeds on figs and other forest fruits and nests in tree cavities.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 65.4 cm | 25.7 in |
| Weight | 933.0 g | 32.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 62 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Bucerotidae (Hornbills) |
| Genus | Anorrhinus |
| Species | Anorrhinus austeni |
Distribution
Austen's Brown Hornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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