Rufous-necked Hornbill vs African Grey Hornbill

Aceros nipalensis compared with Lophoceros nasutus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rufous-necked Hornbill African Grey Hornbill
Scientific Name Aceros nipalensis Lophoceros nasutus
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 86.3 cm (34.0 in) 44.1 cm (17.4 in)
Weight 2385.0 g (84.13 oz) 202.0 g (7.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-2 2-5
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Rufous-necked Hornbill only

None

African Grey Hornbill only

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Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Rufous-necked Hornbill

Least Concern

African Grey Hornbill

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About These Birds

Rufous-necked Hornbill

The Rufous-necked Hornbill, <em>Aceros nipalensis</em>, is a large and striking member of the family Bucerotidae, found across a discontinuous range in the eastern Himalayas, parts of northeastern India, and into Southeast Asia including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China. It inhabits dense tropical and subtropical forests, typically at mid-elevations, where large fruiting trees and old-growth forest structure are essential for its survival. Detailed plumage and bill descriptions are not fully captured in the data available here, though hornbills in …

African Grey Hornbill

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.

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