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Yellow-casqued Hornbill

Ceratogymna elata

Vulnerable
Wingspan
76.4 cm
Weight
1866.6666666666667 g
Family
Bucerotidae
Order
Bucerotiformes

The Yellow-casqued Hornbill (Ceratogymna elata) is a bird species in the family Bucerotidae (hornbills), within the order Bucerotiformes (hornbills & hoopoes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 76.4 cm and a weight of 1.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 76.4 cm 30.1 in
Weight 1866.6666666666667 g 65.84 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes)
Family Bucerotidae (Hornbills)
Genus Ceratogymna
Species Ceratogymna elata

Distribution

Yellow-casqued Hornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Yellow-casqued Hornbill endangered?
The Yellow-casqued Hornbill has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Yellow-casqued Hornbill nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Yellow-casqued Hornbill?
The Yellow-casqued Hornbill has a wingspan of 76.4 cm, weight of 1866.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-casqued Hornbill belong to?
The Yellow-casqued Hornbill (Ceratogymna elata) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Bucerotidae.

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