African Grey Hornbill
Lophoceros nasutus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="lophoceros-nasutus"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/lophoceros-nasutus/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/lophoceros-nasutus/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/lophoceros-nasutus/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="lophoceros-nasutus"></birdfyi-bird>
Least Concern
Wingspan
44.1 cm
Weight
202.0 g
Family
Bucerotidae
Order
Bucerotiformes
About
The African Grey Hornbill weighs about 202g and is widespread across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Its large curved bill is distinctive, and it feeds on insects, fruit, and small vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 44.1 cm | 17.4 in |
| Weight | 202.0 g | 7.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 43-49 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Bucerotidae (Hornbills) |
| Genus | Lophoceros |
| Species | Lophoceros nasutus |
Distribution
African Grey Hornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
{# Distribution Map — simplified SVG world map with highlighted countries. Expects `country_codes` variable: list of ISO alpha-2 codes (e.g. ["US", "CA", "MX"]). Uses Alpine.js to toggle classes on country paths. #}
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Grey Hornbill endangered?
The African Grey Hornbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Grey Hornbill nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 43-49 days.
How big is the African Grey Hornbill?
The African Grey Hornbill has a wingspan of 44.1 cm, weight of 202.0 g.
What order and family does the African Grey Hornbill belong to?
The African Grey Hornbill (Lophoceros nasutus) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Bucerotidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Bucerotidae family
Austen's Brown Hornbill
Anorrhinus austeni
Near Threatened
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Bycanistes subcylindricus
Least Concern
Black-casqued Hornbill
Ceratogymna atrata
Least Concern
Black Hornbill
Anthracoceros malayanus
Vulnerable
Bradfield's Hornbill
Lophoceros bradfieldi
Least Concern
Brown-cheeked Hornbill
Bycanistes cylindricus
Vulnerable
Bushy-crested Hornbill
Anorrhinus galeritus
Near Threatened
Congo Pied Hornbill
Lophoceros fasciatus
Least Concern