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Western Long-tailed Hornbill
Horizocerus albocristatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
46.6 cm
Weight
289.5 g
Family
Bucerotidae
Order
Bucerotiformes
The Western Long-tailed Hornbill (Horizocerus albocristatus) is a bird species in the family Bucerotidae (hornbills), within the order Bucerotiformes (hornbills & hoopoes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.6 cm and a weight of 289.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 46.6 cm | 18.3 in |
| Weight | 289.5 g | 10.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Bucerotidae (Hornbills) |
| Genus | Horizocerus |
| Species | Horizocerus albocristatus |
Distribution
Western Long-tailed Hornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Western Long-tailed Hornbill endangered?
The Western Long-tailed Hornbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Long-tailed Hornbill nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Western Long-tailed Hornbill?
The Western Long-tailed Hornbill has a wingspan of 46.6 cm, weight of 289.5 g.
What order and family does the Western Long-tailed Hornbill belong to?
The Western Long-tailed Hornbill (Horizocerus albocristatus) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Bucerotidae.
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